Topic > The Marriage Process of Mohawk Wedding Ceremonies

The social dance is where the husband and wife lead each dance. Traditionally after the ceremony has taken place the guests can talk about the ceremonial events after telling stories to the children and they in turn will act them out (English). The couple is now ready to start their new life together as part of the community. Today, while people may move to further their careers, they are still expected to maintain ties with the Native community and the (English) Council of Chiefs. If the couple needs marriage counseling in the future, “they can turn to an owner they both feel comfortable with” (Brooks 10). A holder could be a clan mother, a keeper of the faith or even a