Clans of Dine

Prominent Clans:

Asootan: This clan dominates the coastal trade. Administers the city of Pimu.
Banta: A spread out nomadic clan held together by a shared sense of being simply the people. Centralized around Ni Alnigi.
Nidineta: This clan has historically led the bureaucracy across Dine. Leads from Waanga.
Ninataka: Clan on the border of The Free Lands that controls the flow of trade. Major city of Oraibi.
Shawaketa: A clan in the southwest who produce ceramics for pottery and electronic insulators. Lead from Tseyi
Tongaa Dine: The strongest and most influential clan in Dine. The clan leader, The Shining Star, is the current Consul of the National Council of Dine. The clan is centered politically around Coyote City.

About:

Clans are the foundation of governance in the Dine Republic, functioning as the core units of citizen participation and local administration. Each clan or band oversees a region, typically spanning from 50 to 1,000 miles, and is represented by hereditary delegates. These delegates, whose authority is passed down matrilineally, act as community leaders who understand the specific challenges, resources, and needs of their clan’s environment.

In the Dine Republic, Kivas are central gathering places in major cities, serving both religious and administrative purposes. These structures act as regional meeting spaces for clan leaders who convene annually to discuss and address the needs of their respective communities. During these gatherings, they compile important messages and requests, which are later delivered to the National Council by spiritual leaders, highlighting the religious heritage of the Kivas.