Hiawatha and the Peacemaker

Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, music legend Robbie Robertson shares the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, through a beautifully illustrated picture book. The story, part of the Iroquois oral tradition, recounts how Hiawatha, a Mohawk warrior, helps unite the warring Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Nations under the Great Law with the guidance of the Peacemaker. Their journey of peace, which occurs before the arrival of Europeans in North America, ultimately influences the governance of the Iroquois and inspires the US Constitution. The book is enriched with full-color oil paintings by Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon and includes a CD with an original song by Robbie Robertson.