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It is #IndigneousHistoryMonth and this is the story of Hiawatha, the man who co-founded the Iroquois Confederacy.

It is not known when Hiawatha was born, but it is believed to be between 1300-1400 CE.
After a youth spent in violence, he met Deganawida, The Peacemaker.

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Hiawatha was either a Mohawk or Onondaga by birth. At the time, feuds caused constant warfare among the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida and Mohawk.
Hiawatha took the message of peace from Deganawida to the Five Nations to end the bloodshed.

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He was taught the Condolence Ceremony by Deganawida, and Hiawatha used it to end the blood feuds and mourning wars among the nations.
According to legend, he first met the Mohawk and moved west through the nations to move them towards peace and unity.

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