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Clanmothers were the Elder Women of an Iroquois Clan, who were in charge of appointing Tribal Chiefs and Faithkeepers.

Each clan should have one Clanmother who should all work together. Each clanmother has a Faithkeeper who is responsible for ceremonial preparations, weddings, funerals, and other rituals. The Clanmothers are usually the elder women, who are wise and have experienced many years. Clanmothers control the nation. They are considered the life givers.^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ Loretta Kemsley, MATRIARCH: An Iroquois Celebration of Womanhood

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