# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Haudenosaunee Influence on American Democracy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Haudenosaunee Influence on American Democracy

Speaker: Perry Ground, Onondaga Turtle Clan

This informative talk will show how the founding documents and principles of the United States government were influenced by ideas found among the Haudenosaunee. Participants will learn about the Peacemaker, the story of how the Five Nations joined together, and how the Great Law of Peace guides their traditional form of government.  Discussion about the Founding Fathers (such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington), American relationships with the Haudenosaunee, how Native ideas influenced the Constitution and other foundational principles of democracy, and symbols that highlight this influence will be included.

Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy.  Perry has been a storyteller and educator for over 25 years and enjoys working with people of all ages to teach about the history & culture of Native Peoples. His presentations are lively, engaging, inclusive and filled with cultural and historical information that audiences young and old will enjoy.

This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cortland/haudenosaunee-influence-on-american-democracy/200029897116522
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 99

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cortland
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9 Grace St, Cortland, NY 13045-2084, United States
- **lat**: 42.60359
- **long**: -76.18331
- **full address**: 9 Grace St, Cortland, NY 13045-2084, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Haudenosaunee Influence on American Democracy being held?
  - **A:** Haudenosaunee Influence on American Democracy takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 9 Grace St, Cortland, NY 13045-2084, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Haudenosaunee Influence on American Democracy?
  - **A:** Haudenosaunee Influence on American Democracy is organized by Cortland County Historical Society.

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