That's so random
How long does it take to speak the Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen?
1 minute- over an hour, depending on the speaker and how much time they choose to take, or how much they are able to do.
all of the people
onkwe'shón:'a
When is Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen spoken?
At Haudenosaunee meetings, ceremonies, weddings, funerals, at the start of the school day at some schools. By families or individuals in the morning and at night before bed.
the green growing things, plants
yothontón:ni
What is the purpose of Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen?
Sending our greetings, love, and respect to the natural world.
Acknowledging our relationships and responsibilities to the natural world.
yethinisténha tsyowentsyáte
our mother the earth
What does Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen mean in English?
the hanging fruits
wahyaniyóntha
teyethinonhweráton
with our whole self, we bring our greetings, love, and respect to something
yothontón:ni
green growing things/ plants
What are some other names for Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen?
Thanksgiving Address
Kanonhweratónhsera
The words before all else
Kanohanyonk
Ganyohonyohk (Cayuga language)
onkwe'shón:'a
What happens at the end of Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen?
wahyaniyóntha
the hanging fruits
What is an appropriate response to each verse or section of Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen?
hen
yoh
nyoh
tho
our mother the earth
yethinisténha tsyowentsyáte