‘Origin and Traditional History of the Wyandotts’ by Peter Dooyentate Clarke is a rare book as only 1,000 were privately printed in 1870 using Peter Clarke’s own money.
A transcription of the book can be found by clicking below:
Being gifted a traditional name in our Wandat language connects us with our ancestors and highlights our commitment to stand up for Wyandotte Nation. Waⁿdat names are the property of the Nation and in contemporary times are bestowed by our Chief after a tribal citizen completes the application process, which has 3 parts: application form, references (3+), & attendance at a Wyandotte Basics class (offered on ZOOM, 2x a year). Following tradition, the recipient hears their name for the first time during the ceremony at the Pow-Wow Grounds in September.
While you can start/submit an application at any time of the year, new applications are reviewed from October – May.
Note: As this is an intense time-consuming process, a complete application by the May 31st deadline does not guarantee a name will be bestowed that same year. To begin the process click the button below.
If you have been gifted a traditional name in the past, please be sure to add it to our Directory so we can ensure it is not used by anyone else during your lifetime. Tižamęh!
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