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Subject: Re: [CHOCTAW-SE] Choosing leaders
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 19:13:41 EST
In a message dated 3/8/02 1:49:46 PM Pacific Standard Time,
writes:
> I have heard from elders that the women were very important in chosing who
> was to be a group leader. They didn't speak out about it like the men, but
> you'd better believe that if he didn't pass muster with the ladies (who
> knew
> what would be best for the children and the next generation), he didn't
> stand a chance being chosen. Isn't that the way God intended it? (lol)
>
> dusty
>
I was always told the same thing by my mother and aunt. The women were
always consulted before anyone was chosen. Mary
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