Yakoyaner
Haudenosaunee clan mother
The Yakoyaner is a Kanien'kehá꞉ka (Mohawk) term for the clan mother of the Haudenosaunee. The Yakoyaner are typically senior women responsible for overseeing the clan's political, economic, and social stability. The Yakoyaner, also known as a clan mother, holds weight over their community, family and aids, in guiding the clan's Royaner (chief) in matters of governance, diplomacy, and community affairs.
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