Ep 239 Peacewarts: Chronicled Courage 101 - Indigenous Peace Traditions (Class 7)
Episode 235 of the Peace Is Here with Avis Kalfsbeek podcast, hosted by Avis Kalfsbeek, titled "Ep 239 Peacewarts: Chronicled Courage 101 - Indigenous Peace Traditions (Class 7)" was published on March 30, 2026 and runs 8 minutes.
March 30, 2026 ·8m · Peace Is Here with Avis Kalfsbeek
Summary
Peacewarts: Dept. of Chronicled Courage - Indigenous Peace Traditions (Class 7) Episode Summary: We deconstruct the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace as a masterclass in constitutional design. We examine the 1142 CE founding, the role of Jigonhsasee, and how the Seven Generations principle created a system where peace was the operational norm. Homework: Look upthe Women's Nomination Belt (part of the wampum records) and find out how it protected the power of the Clan Mothers. Write down one questionabout any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write "no question." Optional: Think about a decision you have to make this week. If you applied the Seven Generations principle to that decision—asking how it would affect your descendants 200 years from now—how would your choice change? Learning Topics: The 1142 Founding: Breaking the "Mourning War" cycle through legal reform; Jigonhsasee and the Clan Mothers: Structural gender-balancing and the power to depose aggressive leaders; The Great Law of Peace: A participatory democracy that influenced federalism; The Eagle on the Tree: Peace as an early warning and diplomatic buffer; The Seven Generations Principle: Moving from short-term reaction to long-term stewardship. Get the book Peace Stuff Enough: AvisKalfsbeek.com/peace-stuff-enough Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
Episode Description
Peacewarts: Dept. of Chronicled Courage - Indigenous Peace Traditions (Class 7)
Episode Summary: We deconstruct the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace as a masterclass in constitutional design. We examine the 1142 CE founding, the role of Jigonhsasee, and how the Seven Generations principle created a system where peace was the operational norm.
Homework:
- Look upthe Women's Nomination Belt (part of the wampum records) and find out how it protected the power of the Clan Mothers.
- Write down one questionabout any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write "no question."
- Optional: Think about a decision you have to make this week. If you applied the Seven Generations principle to that decision—asking how it would affect your descendants 200 years from now—how would your choice change?
Learning Topics: The 1142 Founding: Breaking the "Mourning War" cycle through legal reform; Jigonhsasee and the Clan Mothers: Structural gender-balancing and the power to depose aggressive leaders; The Great Law of Peace: A participatory democracy that influenced federalism; The Eagle on the Tree: Peace as an early warning and diplomatic buffer; The Seven Generations Principle: Moving from short-term reaction to long-term stewardship.
- Get the book Peace Stuff Enough: AvisKalfsbeek.com/peace-stuff-enough
- Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com
- Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
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