AniWahya-Wolf The Clan color of the AniWahya is Red.

The Wolf Clan is the largest clan. The most

prominent clan,

providing most of the war chiefs.

Wolf clan are Keepers of the wolves.

Clan who could kill a wolf.

AniTsiskwa-Bird

The Clan color for the AniTsisqua is Purple.

Bird Clan are the Keepers of the birds

clan was skilled in using blowguns and snares for bird hunting.

AniKawi-Deer

The Clan color for the AniKawi is Brown.

Deer Clan are the Keepers and hunters of the Deer.

AniGilohi-LongHair

The Clan color for the AniGilohi is Yellow.

Long Hair Clan also known as Twister Clan,

Hair Hanging Down Clan or Wind Clan.

Clan wore their hair in elaborate hairdos, walked proud and vain manner

Peace chiefs are usually from this clan

AniWodi-Paint

The Clan color for the AniWodi is White.

The Paint Clan made red paint and the medicine men come for this clan.

AniGatowegi-Wild Potato

The Clan color for the AniGatogewi is Green

Wild Potato Clan are also known as the Bear Clan,

Raccoon Clan or Blind Savannah Clan.

They gather the wild potato plants in swamps along streams for food.

Ani Sahoni - Blue

The Clan color for the Ani Sahoni is Blue.

Blue or Panther Clan made blue medicine

from a special blue plant to keep the children .

Also known as the Wildcat Clan.

Clan membership was always inherited through the
mother and children belonged to their mother's
clan and sat with them at the ceremonials. The
children's father sat with his mother's clan.
A child's uncle on his mother's side was a very
important figure, and had a great deal to do with
the rearing and discipline of the child. The father
would be more concerned with his sister's children.

There was love and respect between children and
their father, but it was the mother's brother, as
a member of their own clan who had the most to say
about their upbringing.

It was also the clan who protected, supported,a
and looked out for its members. Clan loyalty was
the strongest bond among the Cherokee. It was also
the clan that revenged wrongs, and the law of blood
revenge survived into the nineteenth century. By
the 1890's the bilateral extended family had taken
the place of the clan as a support group.

Traditional Tribal Leaders
UKU – Chief – principle/peace
Ulotv – Chiefs –principle chiefs right hand man

Kalanu – War Chief – Chief Justice as in US courts
Utsidihi –War Chief right hand man

Beloved Woman
The one listed above sit on National council

Council of Advisors
One Man from Each of these Clans
Clan Advisor of Ani Wodi (Paint) Clan
Clan Advisor of Ani Waya (Wolf) Clan
Clan Advisor of Ani Kawi (Deer) Clan
Clan Advisor of Ani Sahoni (Blue) Clan
Clan Advisor of Ani Gilahi (Long Hair) Clan
Clan Advisor of Ani Tsiskwa (Bird) Clan
Clan Advisor of Ani Gatogewi (Wild Potato) Clan
Speaker for Council of Advisors :
He speaks for all the men on council

Council of Honored Womens
One Woman from each of these Clans

Honored Woman of Honor of Ani Wodi Clan
Honored Woman of Honor of Ani Waya Clan
Honored Woman of Honor of Ani Kawi Clan
Honored Woman of Honor of Ani Sahoni Clan
Honored Woman of Honor of Ani Gilahi Clan
Honored Woman of Honor of Ani Tsiskwa Clan
Honored Woman of Honor of Ani Gatogewi Clan
Beloved Woman : Speaks for the council of Women

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