The Haudenosaunee (First Americans)

In this new and updated edition, award-winning author Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve introduces young readers to the Haudenosaunee peoples. Did you know that lacrosse was invented by the Haudenosaunee peoples? They originally called it the Medicine Game or the Creator’s Game. Learn about the nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras. In this accessible introduction, read about the Haudenosaunee creation story, democratic government, precious wampum beads, religious ceremonies, and more.  Expertly reviewed by a member of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, this updated edition provides the most up to date and accurate information on the Haudenosaunee people of the past and present. Historical information is accompanied by a section on modern life. Author Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve grew up on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation and is an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux tribe. She has brought the richness of Native American culture and heritage to thousands of children for over 40 years as a teacher and children’s book author. Her First Americans books introduce young readers to the many diverse and unique Native American nations that first called this land home.