Children of Museum Members: $4, Saturday, September 4 & Sunday, September 5, 2021. Museum Members: $8 50 sachems, or peace-makers, are members of the council. The Iroquois celebrate six major festivals a year. The area is also referred to as the Eastern Woodlands region and encompasses New York State and the immediate surrounding areas. These ceremonies are a vital part of the Native American culture and are often filled with singing, dancing, rituals, and prayer. Introduction The Iroquois Indians are Native American people that lived in the Northeastern U.S. For our purposes, we will only consider those tribes who are members of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy (or League of the Iroquois): the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, Cayuga, and Tuscarora. You might even find yourself invited to the dance floor to participate! Children Under 5: Free Celebrate Iroquois creativity and self-expression while enjoying a weekend filled with exciting events and activities! Both contemporary and traditional art forms are showcased. How so, you ask? The Iroquois originally called themselves Kanonsionni, meaning people of the Longhouse (the name of the shelter they live in), but today they go by the name Haudenosaunee. This includes, the New Years Festival in the winter, the Maple Festival in the spring. There will be a children's area with art & traditional crafts activities, and an opportunity to sample some delectable Native foods from our Haudenosaunee food vendors! The main spirit is the Great-Creator, who is said to be the creator of all things on Earth. Other weekend highlights include traditional Iroquois social dances performed by The Sky Dancers from Six Nations Reserve in Ontario. Onondaga storyteller Perry Ground returns with tales of daring feats and astounding adventures. Local wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will be in attendance to discuss wildlife conservation in our bioregion and display a variety of wild animals including birds of prey. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. The Iroquois Indians do not practice a dominant religion, they just believe in supernatural spirits. One of the prominent native peoples of North America, the Iroquois, were known as a historically powerful people. The government consists of a high council in each village. The government consists of a high council in each village. 50 sachems, or peace-makers, are members of the council. They also worshiped Thunderer and the the Three Sisters, the spirits of corn, beans, and squash. the Corn Planting Festival, the Strawberry Festival, the Green Corn Festival, and the Harvest Festival of Thanksgiving. Explore this article. Ticket Prices:  39th Annual Iroquois Indian Festival Saturday, September 4 & Sunday, September 5, 2021 Celebrate Iroquois creativity and self-expression while enjoying a weekend filled with exciting events and activities!