Join Kaluhyanuwes Michelle Schenandoah (Oneida/Wolf Clan) and Neal J Powless (Onondaga/Eel Clan) for a female/male discussion on the Hodinöhsö:ni' and Euro-American Women roles: spiritual, economic, social and political. The two will have an open discussion on the spiritual, economic, social and political roles of Hodinöhsö:ni' and Euro-American Women from both a female and male perspective. A deeper understanding will be gained of the roles and responsibilities of Hodinöhsö:ni' women in the past and present, and will expand on their important and collaborative relationship with men. Additionally, attendees will begin to understand the complexities contemporary that Hodinöhsö:ni' women face as they make a powerful difference within their cultural community and at the same time, make an impact on the community at large. Audience members will be a part of the discussion, having the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversation with the speakers. An Iroquois White Corn tasting will follow the discussion. Iroquois White Corn, a culturally significant, heirloom food, was once a sustaining food of the Seneca and Hodinöhsö:ni' and was grown in abundance at Ganondagan, a vibrant agricultural community, until the late 17th century.

[source: Rochester Pachamama Alliance e-mail, 2018-Oct-1]