Dekanawida, on his travels to bring the warring Nations together, talked only of peace, friendship, and unity. As Barbara Graymont states, "Dekanawida's ideas and actions were noticeably separating him from his people.
Dekanawida, in his efforts to unite the warring nations, advocated for peace, friendship, and unity. As Barbara Graymont observes, this stance set him apart from his own people.