The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition: Close Linguistic Translation

Mss.Rec.165

Date: February 1976 | Size: 20 reel(s)

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Collection Information

Physical description

20 sound tape reels (10 hr., 37 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, half track, stereo ; 7 in.

Provenance

Location of originals:

Originals at Canadian Museum of Civilization. Tapes 76-4395 to 76-4404.

Processing information

Collection digitized and cataloged by Brian Carpenter during the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation funded audio digitization project, 2008-2014.

Related material

A project report accompanying these recordings is available in the Phillips Fund Collection (Mss.497.3.Am4).

Note on cultural sensitivities

Materials in this collection may be considered culturally sensitive by the Native communities from which they originate. Researchers who access this material should be mindful of these sensitivities and should contact reference staff with any questions about potentially sensitive material.

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Sound recordings

Subject(s)

Cayuga language
Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government
Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs
Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga

Detailed Inventory


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01-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 1	1976-02-11	00:32:01	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The Invitation Process. Location: Washington, D.C. U.S. government officials welcome two 'runners' from Onondaga (Syracuse, N.Y.) who bear a wampum string to invite them to a conference at Onondaga. Begins with the Woods' Edge Welcome." Begins with English description. Cayuga speech begins at 19:15. General physical description: 00:32:01 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs; Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23336
02-01 Thomas, Jacob E.. Foster, Michael K.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 2	1976-02-11	00:30:24	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The Wood's Edge Welcome continues." Cayuga speech through 25:50, followed by English commentary and discussion. General physical description: 00:30:24 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23351
03-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 3	1976-02	00:31:56	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The runners reply to the welcome, present greetings from the chiefs at home and extend the invitation to a conference to 'renew the old agreements (treaties).'" General physical description: 00:31:56 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23328
04-01 Thomas, Jacob E.. Foster, Michael K.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 4	1976-02	00:31:57	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"Reply and invitation continue. The U.S. government officials request the runners to withdraw so that they may consider their proposal, then invite them back into the council to tell them that they accept. The runners return home and inform the chiefs of their arrival." General physical description: 00:31:57 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23334
05-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 5	1976-02	00:31:33	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The Confederacy chiefs at Onondaga welcome the runners home." General physical description: 00:31:33 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs; Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23321
06-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 6	1976-02	00:31:07	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The welcome continues. The runners report to the chiefs about their trip and the success of the invitation. They bring greetings from the U.S. government officials." General physical description: 00:31:07 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23330
07-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 7	1976-02	00:32:03	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The runners' report continues." General physical description: 00:32:03 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23331
08-01 Thomas, Jacob E.. Foster, Michael K.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 8	1976-02	00:32:00	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The chiefs respond to the runners' report." General physical description: 00:32:00 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:24436
09-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 9	1976-02	00:32:04	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The Council Proper. Location: Onondaga (Syracuse, N.Y.). The Confederacy chiefs perform the Woods' Edge Welcome for the entourage from Washington, which includes the President or his stand-in, the Interior Secretary and other officials." General physical description: 00:32:04 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs; Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23325
10-01 Thomas, Jacob E.. Foster, Michael K.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 10	1976-02	00:31:51	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The Woods' Edge Welcome continues." General physical description: 00:31:51 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23329
11-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 11	1976-02	00:32:09	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The U.S. government officials respond to the welcome and return the invitation wampum string 'which has been leading them by the arm' to Syracuse. The chiefs add their own affirmation." General physical description: 00:32:09 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:24435
12-01 Thomas, Jacob E.. Foster, Michael K.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 12	1976-02	00:32:04	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The chiefs announce the smoking of a pipe to 'clear the minds' of all the participants for the business to come." General physical description: 00:32:04 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23324
13-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 13	1976-02	00:32:19	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The chiefs announce the 'reading' of two wampum belts, which constitutes the council's business on this occasion, and the speaker appointed to this task. The reading of the Friendship and Two Rows/Paths wampum belts commences." General physical description: 00:32:19 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs; Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23337
14-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 14	1976-02	00:32:12	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The reading of the two wampum belts continues." General physical description: 00:32:12 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:24437
15-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 15	1976-02	00:32:06	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The reading of the two wampum belts continues." General physical description: 00:32:06 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23335
16-01 Thomas, Jacob E.. Foster, Michael K.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 16	1976-02	00:32:08	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The reading of the two wampum belts continues, followed by some discussion of Iroquois whoops and calls." General physical description: 00:32:08 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23327
17-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 17	1976-02	00:32:13	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"After a period of withdrawal, the U.S. government officials respond to the reading of the belts by indicating that they still 'respect' the old treaties. The chiefs respond to this with satisfaction." General physical description: 00:32:13 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs; Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23352
18-01 Thomas, Jacob E.. Foster, Michael K.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 18	1976-02	00:32:10	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"[Because Chief Thomas was not entirely satisfied with the two speeches in (17) he re-recorded these at the beginning of this tape.] This is followed by the shatihwáohek ('summing up') of the council and its results by the chiefs." General physical description: 00:32:10 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23320
19-01 Foster, Michael K.. Thomas, Jacob E.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 19	1976-02	00:32:11	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"The shatihwáohek continues. This is the end of the sequence. English commentary follows." General physical description: 00:32:11 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23319
20-01 Thomas, Jacob E.. Foster, Michael K.. The Iroquois Council-Speaking Tradition, Part 20	1976-02	00:30:24	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
"Additional English commentary." General physical description: 00:30:24 Geographic Name(s): Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 (Ont.) Subject(s): Speeches, addresses, etc., Cayuga; Iroquois Indians -- Politics and government; Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/audio:23326