The Six Nations Iroquois Clans Program , composed of authentic material, was initiated by Zig Misiak and Raymond Skye, two people who are passionate about learning and sharing their knowledge of Native history and culture.

ZIG MISIAK’s experience in historic re-enacting spans several decades. As a historical activist he sits on numerous boards and organizations, consulting with people who document history through film, books, re-enactments, and educational publications. He has been working with educators over the past several years to augment existing curriculum relative to First Nations, specifically the Haudenosaunee.

(Ohwendonh:deyo) RAYMOND R. SKYE, Haudenosaunee Artist, from Six Nations Grand River Territory, who credits much of the inspiration for his artwork to the traditional teachings of his father (Seneca) and mother (Tuscarora). He has distinguished himself as an artist who bases his work on extensive research of both oral and written sources pertaining to Haudenosaunee history and culture.

The Six Nations Iroquois Clans Program was made possible by the generous contribution of our Benefactor, King & Benton, who sponsored the development of the curriculum guide, DVD and CD. King & Benton and several Six Nations organizations are working together on projects that are increasing understanding, creating opportunities for collaboration and economic growth. Special Thanks to John Caruana, whose extensive experience as Superintendent of Curriculum was invaluable in the development of the Six Nations Iroquois Clans Program. John created the Lesson Plans and Activities for each of the Stories, aligning Native Content and educational processes to meet provincial mandates and guidelines. The following people or organizations made significant contributions to content, applicability to curriculum, and/or formatting, piloted the program or helped with refinements for the classroom (alphabetical order):

Individuals:

• Fines Misiak, Lin, BA, Corporate Educator & Communications Consultant
• Hill Sr., Richard W. Tuscarora Nation, Beaver Clan- an Artist, Historian, Teacher, Lecturer on Six Nations History, Coordinator – Joint Steward Board – City of Hamilton and the Six Nations Council of Chiefs
• Martin Hill, Dawn PhD, Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan, Academic Director, Indigenous Studies Program, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
• Misiak, Shaylyn, Early Childhood Education, Mohawk College.
• Montour, Deneen, Onondaga Nation, Deer Clan, Grand Erie District School Board, Native Advisor
• Montour, Rick Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan, PhD Candidate, Lecturer (ABD), Indigenous Studies Program, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
• Rice, Brian PhD, Mohawk Nation, Dept of Education, U of Winnipeg
• Tehahenteh, Frank Miller, Mohawk, Turtle, Mohawk Language Instructor
• Tessaro, Mary Lynn PhD, Professor, Concurrent Education, Nipissing University

Schools:

• Braemar House, Annette Minutillo, Executive Director,
• Holy Cross & St. Mary’s, Principal Rob Santilli, Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB
• Princess Elizabeth Public School, Principal Charles Irvine and Teacher Cory Judson, Grand Erie DSB

The following people supported the program through its various stages (alphabetical order):

Clare, Dianna, Teacher; Cornelius, Catherine, (Oneida of the Thames, Wolf Clan), Indian Art-I-Crafts; Dabor, Sandy, Elementary School Teacher; Dalia, Dina, PhD, Principal, St Johns College; Hill, Stacey, (Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan), Language Teacher/Cultural Resource; Kings, Patricia, Superintendent of Education, Brant Haldimand Norfolk CDSB; Levac, Dave, MPP Brant; Lostracco, John, Principal, Niagara CDSB; Martin, Evelyn, Superintendent of Schools Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Millar, Lynn, Elementary School Teacher; Paquette, Lois, School Teacher, St. Mary’s; Robert, Ron (Metis), Indian Art-I-Crafts of Ontario; St. Amand, Lloyd, MP Brant; Sky, Roxanne, (Cayuga Nation, Bear Clan); Thomas, George (Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan), British Native Allies Re-enactor; White-Eye, Leslie, Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs; Whitlow, Paula (Mohawk Nation) Chiefswood Museum N.H.S, Curator, Six Nations Territory along the Grand River.

The following individuals generously donated their time to create the DVD and/or CD:
 

Traditional Singers: Ojihgwaea:yoh, Old Mush Singers, Six Nations along the Grand River Territory

Native Educators, Artists and Elders: Gallant, Lorrie, (Cayuga Nation, Turtle Clan), Author/Illustrator/Story Teller; Hill, Rene, (Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan), Story Teller/ Cultural Resource Person; Tehahenteh, Frank Miller, Mohawk, Turtle, Mohawk Language Instructor; Monture, Don, (Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan), Elder; Ohwendonh:deyo, Raymond Skye, (Tuscarora/Seneca), Artist; Tekonwaniahe:sen, Stacy Hill, (Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan), Educator. Students: Bomberry, Kirstin, Student, (Cayuga, Turtle Clan), Assumption College; Godrihwagehoh, Kiana Sky, (Cayuga Nation, Bear Clan); Hanehe:gwahs, Hunter Sky, (Cayuga Nation, Bear Clan); and the students from Princess, Elizabeth Public School of the Grand Erie DSB: Grabauskas, Ashley; Orennaha:wi, Bailey Hill, (Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan); Rahsenni:saks, Daris Hill, (Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan); Hill, Jocelynn, Mudford, Henry: Staats, Silence: Van Every, Carter; Van Every, Noah; Walton, Travis. Re-enactors: Balena, Lynda, British Native Allies Re-enactor; Foley, Lenny, (Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan) Haudenosaunee Re-enactor; Jensen,,Nancy, British Native Allies Re-enactor; Klymer, Debbie, British Native Allies Re-enactor; Lundberg, Kim, British Native Allies Re-enactor, PhD, U of Western Ontario; Summerhayes,,Bert, British Native Allies Re-enactor; Wooldridge, Douglas, British Native Allies Re-enactor. Locations: Narrative location courtesy of the Woodland Cultural Centre and Historical footage at Kanata Village and Interpretive Centre in cooperation with the City of Brantford.