Peace Chief and War Chief government setting, the War Chief would come from this clan.

Haudenosaunee:  - ... Each nation has a different number of clans, with all having the turtle, bear and wolf clans. Each clan may have more than one Hoyaneh. ... http://sixnations.buffnet.net/Culture/?article=clans

http://library.uwsp.edu/MenomineeClans/wolf.htm

http://library.uwsp.edu/MenomineeClans/wolfclan.htm

http://hotcakencyclopedia.com/ho.WolfClanOriginMyth.html

 

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site:
http://users.erols.com/brddwolf/wolf.html

http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/delaware/delawareclans.htm

http://www.boomerwolf.com/wolfwrld.htm

http://www.wolf.org/wolves/index.asp
 WOLF (Love). From the Wolf, one of our most misunderstood animal brothers, people can learn many lessons about love, healing relationships, fidelity, forgiveness, intimacy, community, generosity and compatibility.

http://www.cherokee.org/

http://www.cherokee.org/Culture/CultureCat.asp?Cat=General

This link is below:
Cherokee Clan: Aniwaya A brief historical description of the Wolf Clan
Cherokee Clan: Aniwaya

Cherokee Clan System

The Cherokee society is historically a matrilineal society; meaning clanship is attained through the mother. Prior to Oklahoma statehood, the women were considered the Head of Household, with the home and children belonging to her should she separate from a husband. There are seven clans in Cherokee Society: A-ni-gi-lo-hi (Long Hair), A-ni-sa-ho-ni (Blue), A-ni-wa-ya (Wolf), A-ni-go-te-ge-wi (Wild Potato), A-ni-a-wi (Deer), A-ni-tsi-s-qua (Bird), A-ni-wo-di (Paint). The knowledge of a person's clan is important for many reasons; historically, and still today among Cherokee traditionalists, it is forbidden to marry within your clan. Clan members are considered brother and sisters. In addition, when seeking spiritual guidance and Indian doctoring, it is necessary to name your clan. Seating at ceremonial stomp dances is by clan, as well.

A-NI-WA-YA

The Wolf has been known throughout time to be the largest clan. During the time of the Peace Chief and War Chief government setting, the War Chief would come from this clan. Wolves are known as protectors. At some Cherokee ceremonial grounds, the Wolf arbor is to the left of the Blue arbor.

Info provided by the Cherokee Nation Cultural Resource Center please contact cultural@cherokee.org

*Note: Cultural information may vary from clan to clan, location to location, family to family, and from differing opinions and experiences. Information provided here are not 'etched in stone'.

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 About wolf clans. Yes, many Native American tribes had
wolf clans, but not all did. In some tribes, as was mentioned on the page you sent, such as
with the Cherokee, the wolf clan was often the largest and most honored. In other tribes
the wolf clan would sometimes be one of the smallest but most elite or revered, it's members

being exclusively Medicine People or sometimes elite warrior groups or societies. In some
tribes,
wolf clan may be restricted to societies or goups of Elders who served as teachers, healers,
and so on.

For instance, as mention on your page about the Wolf Clan of the Cherokee, many of their
best
Council and War Chiefs came from the Wolf Clans. Among the Cheyenne, the infamous "Dog
Soldiers",
were an elite Warrior Society subgroup of the Wolf Clan which was also the Clan of the
Medicine Men
and Women, Medicine and War Chiefs also, although War Chiefs didn't necessarily always come
from the Wolf Clan, but typically many did. With the Apache (some bands but not all) the
Wolf Clan
or Bands of the Chiricahua and Tonto Apache were reserved for the Medicine War Chiefs and
Medicine
Men/Women and and Medicine Hat Wearers (healers). Among these two groups of Apache, not all
War Chiefs were Medicine War Chiefs or healers, and thus not of Wolf Clans, Apache Medicine
War Chiefs
or Shaman (di-yin) were specially trained Shaman-Warriors who always accompanied every war
party
on raids against enemies and no raid would be conducted without their guidance and
blessings.

They were a different sort of shaman or medicine person from the other tribal shaman, they
had
special powers to specifically utilize the powers of wolf and other nocturnal animals (owl,
snakes, coyotes, etc)
to be able to observe and locate enemy camps from afar. It was also believed they could
enter and affect
the dreams of the Apache's enemies in order to disorient them, cause confusion and fear
within
the enemy warriors and leaders (chiefs, warriors and enemy shaman and so on) and also
deceive them
into thinking a specific Apache war party was in a different location than it actually was.
It was believed
that they could also enlist the aide, through certain prayer requests, of animals such as
the wolf, rattlesnakes,
tarantula's, black widow spiders, etc., in battle against their enemies warriors, thus not
only causing
confusion (which the Apache warriors would use to their advantage in attacks) among the
enemy but
also some physical damage or injury as well. Their powers, as mentioned could also be used
to conceal
the location of Apache war aprites from discovery by their enemies also. It is said that
Geronimo had
among his small band, two such di-yin (war shaman) and that was one prime reason that he was
not
only succesful in his raids but also why he was able to avoid detection and capture for so
long, thanks
to the aide of their Medicine powers. They were both of Wolf Clan, Chiricahua Band, it is
said.

Among the Mescalero Apache, Wolf Clan was historically also the clan of healers and Medicine
People,
but not specifically war shaman (di-yin). They had another elite type of Medicine Hat Wearer
from this
clan who guided, blessed, assisted and accompanied buffalo and other hunting parties in
locating
and successfully hunting their prey. It was believed these Wolf Shaman were able to utilize
the powers
of wolf and to communicate with them to ask their assistance in the hunt, could get
information from
them as to where the closest herds of elk, buffalo, antelope and other big game prey may be
located.

These (di-zih-yin) Medicine Men/Women of the Wolf Clan, Mescalero Bands of Apache were also
general
healers and teachers for the band in general curing, healing, blessing, singing ceremonies
also, not just
for hunting. They were seldom Chiefs, but some were on occassion. My step and adopted Apache

grandfather was one of these Mescalero di-zih-yin of the wolf clan (lodge) society. Also,
many of the
best Mescalero warrior/hunters were of this clan (lodge) as well. The women of this clan
were the
elder holders and teachers of the Mescalero histories and stories passed on to each
subsequent
generation. They especially served as guides, advisors for the young women about to go
through
the Sunrise Ceremony (puberty rites of passage ceremony) and assisted the male singers
(medicine
men and elders) during the Sunrise Ceremony itself. The elder women of the Wolf Clan also
were
the holders and teachers of the crafts and clothing skills among the Mescalero, often
teaching
young women of all clans these skills.

Among the Jicarilla Apache, the Wolf Clan were home to the elite and bravest Warrior
Societies and
War Chiefs, much like the Wolf clan of the Cheyenne. Among the Jicarrilla only the most
honored
warriors and hunters could be members of this clan. The women of this clan were the teachers

of children, similar to the Mescalero women of the same clan.

Among some tribes of the pacific northwest, the Wolf Clan members were the chief artisans
and crafters of all goods made, especially many ceremnila and healing items of importance
like drums,
rattles, shakers, pipes, and other sacred items. Among some of the tribes Wolf Clan members
were
the singers and leaders in certain ceremonies. And in other tribes of the same region, Wolf
Clan
members were the main teachers of stories and wisdom and also served as proxy speakers in
council
and as emmissaries (messengers) between different tribes or groups. Among the northwest
tribes
Wolf Clan people were seldom Medicine People, however, that role usually being the exclusive
domain of
the Raven Clans among those tribes.

Anyway, that is just a few tidbits,... there are Wolf Clans or societies among many many
tribes from
Canada to Mexico, east coast to west coast, all over north america, and while the roles of
Wolf Clan
among some tribes are similar, there are just as many differeing roles for these clans also,
just about
as many differring roles as there are different tribes! But, for many tribes, especially
east coast tribes
to those of the plains (northern and souhtern plains) to the some tribes of the southwest,
Wolf Clan
members seem to have had vry close similarities as regards their roles and so on within the
tribes.
Typically,they were often the war leaders, war chiefs, hunters, healers, Medicine People,
teachers,
keepers of sacred items and stories, and so on quite frequently.  While the various roles
among
differing tribes may differ somewhat from tribe to tribe for Wolf Clan peoples, generally
among
most tribes, Wolf Clans and Societies were usually one of the highest regarded and most
honored
among all clans second only to some Eagle Clans (where many Chiefs come from among some
tribes).

Wolf Medicine is typically regarded as representing, loyalty, wisdom, bravery, family,
fearlessness,
cooperation, unity, stealthiness, foresight, teaching (teacher), cohesiveness,
communication, cunning,
ability, skill, strength as well as gentleness when required, integrity, endurance,
survival, music, resolve,
determination, protection, defense, hunting, arts, crafts, leadership, love,  wildness,
primal energy,
among many other things.

In all, generally Wolf Clans and Societies were considered by many tribes as being one of
the most
important for the overall welfare and survival of the tribe, often times being the Clan that
often
held the honor of leading and teaching the people in many of the most important activities
of a given
tribe. In many tribal cultures only the very best of the best were often given the honor of
being
members of Wolf Clans, such as either being adopted, inducted or married into the clan.
Also,
when born into a Wolf Clan or Society, a person had the burden of having the highest
expectations
and responsibilities placed upon them, they were expected to be examples for others at all
times,
adn should one fail to live up to these expectations it could be cause for great dishonor
and
those who failed could be expelled from the clans in many cases, if not the tribe or band
itself.

The Apache considered the role of Wolf Lodge Shaman, healers, teachers, War Chiefs and
warriors
as being so sacred and important, the responsibility of those of that clan as being so vital
and
high that should one fail in ones duties or other wise bring dishonor on the clan or
tribe/band,
they would often be killed by their fellow clan members. Great honor being of Wolf Clan or
lodge, for sure.
But also great responsibility and in the case of the Apache, for certain, great risk too!
Among the Cheyenne,
if a Wolf Clan or Society member failed and brought dishonor upon the clan, they would be
expelled from
the clan and would be ignored by the other members of the clan thereafter - which could be
equivalent
to being killed because in battle no one would come to their aide if needed, or share food
with them or thier
families in times of need, for instance.

As mentioned, these are just some general things about Wolf Clan,... truly one could write
entire books
about wolf clans and wolf medicine.In fact, as I recall, a few people actually have!! lol

I hope some of this has been informative. You probably already knew most of this yourself,
anyway.

I hope you are having a most wonderful day!!!

AwwooooooooooooooowowowoowowowowooooowwwLL!!! :):):):)

peace love and blessings,

**********

Sunday, April 11, 2004

Authors To Sign Ninth Lone Wolf Clan Book  

By David Steinberg
Journal Book Editor
    BOOK NOTES: Bonnie Jo Hunt and Lawrence Hunt of Albuquerque sign copies of their new book "The Great Powwow (The Day Mother Earth Was Stolen Away)." The signings are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Borders Books & Music in Winrock Center and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22-24 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW.
    The new novel is the ninth installment of their Lone Wolf Clan series. The book is set against this backdrop: President Franklin Pierce wants a northern route for a transcontinental railroad and the role of the governor of the Washington Territory is to survey a route. So the governor calls a council of Indian tribes in 1855. Tribal leaders of the Nez Perce, Cayuse, Walla Walla and Yakama fear the worst— the loss of their land.

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