Traditions

The Bear (Mato) in Native American Beliefs – Strength, Healing, and Connection to Earth

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Bear (Mato) wearing a traditional Native American feather headdress

In Native American traditions across North America, the bear is far more than a creature of the forest. Known in the Lakota language as Mato, the bear represents strength, healing, protection, and deep spiritual connection to the earth. For centuries, Native peoples have revered the bear as a powerful relative, a guardian spirit, and a … Read more

The Iroquois – A Deep Look Into Their History, Culture, and Traditions

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A group photo of the Iroquois people in traditional clothing during winter

The Iroquois, who call themselves the Haudenosaunee, meaning “People of the Longhouse,” are one of the most influential Indigenous nations in North American history. Their confederacy – often referred to as the Iroquois Confederacy or the League of Five (later Six) Nations- was established centuries before European colonization and has been celebrated for its sophisticated … Read more