Nations living in Tsenacommacah are matrilineal, which means family status and affiliation and wealth pass through the women's line. 

Men were most active in the political, military and economic spheres.  Most of the activities they were responsible for took them outside of their towns.  Men provided for their families and communities by being the primary hunters and fishermen.  They were heavily involved in trade, obtaining goods for the tribes that could not be acquired in their territories.  Men were involved in diplomacy, they made alliances and engaged in warfare when necessary to protect the interests of their tribes.  Men were highly involved in politics, which tied into their roles in diplomacy.  They inherited leadership roles according to their matrilineal lines and as a result of their own merits.  Men had a great responsibility in protecting and providing for communities.