You and your guests are invited to join the Friends of Ganondagan for this special event from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009, where you can join celebrity chef David Wolfman and savor his unique Aboriginal Fusion Cuisine.

Enjoy delicious indigenous foods prepared under the supervision of our host, Chef David Wolfman, Executive Producer of Canadian TV's Cooking with the Wolfman show, while mingling with Ganondagan's supporters and Native American guests in traditional Seneca attire.

Proceeds from this special event will benefit Ganondagan State Historic Site, the only U.S. Landmark east of the Mississippi River dedicated to Native Americans. Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you at this year's Native Foods Feast!

Chef David Wolfman

Chef David Wolfman is a culinary arts professor at George Brown College in Toronto and is Host, Writer, and Executive Producer of the nationally televised Cooking with the Wolfman program on The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN).

David discovered his love for cooking at a young age and has devoted himself to the preservation and promotion of traditional Aboriginal foods and cooking methods. A descendant of the Xaxli'p Band of Lillooet, BC, David takes everyday North American food products to a higher level described as "Aboriginal Fusion: traditional Aboriginal foods with a modern twist."

A former caterer, Chef Wolfman shares his hard won success stories with audiences young and old, at student career fairs, diabetes conferences, outdoor exhibitions, pow wows, and other cultural events.

David sees food as the source of life and strives to inspire others to find their life's passion. For David, each day is a treasure to behold and his motto is, "one day at a time." Whether asked how to cook a moose, a bush rabbit or Gateau St. Honoré, the answer is always the same, "very carefully."

Menu

Entertainment

This event will also feature entertainment provided by traditional performer William Crouse Sr. and Ganondagan's Spirit Dancers Iroquois dance group.

William Crouse Sr.

As a graphic artist his work is displayed at the Seneca Iroquis National Museum, the Iroquois Museum, Howes Cave N.Y., The Seneca Allegany Casino, and many private collectors. He has also illustrated many designs for Native Stitches and Seneca Language Publications.

Ganondagan's Spirit Dancers

This urban Native American youth/adult dance group was formed in 1995 as a way to teach youth about their culture and traditions. The Spirit Dancers have become ambassadors for Ganondagan. They have performed traditional Iroquois social dances for schools and festivals throughout the area, and have traveled to New Mexico and California sharing their culture through performance.

In 1998, the Young Spirit Dancers (now called 'Spirit Dancers') had the privilege of performing for former First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton and in 2002 for the National Museum of the American Indian's Children's Festival in New York City.

Silent Auction

We feature a silent auction each year at the Native Foods Feast. You are able to enter bids for one-of-a-kind pieces of art, gift baskets, collectibles, and more.

Tickets

Seating is limited so reserve your seats today. Reservations and payment are required by September 12, 2009.

Update! In order to give everyone a chance to register, we have extended the registration until Monday, September 14, 2009. Please make your reservation today!

Tickets maybe be purchased by: Phone 585-742-1690 Fax Fax the registration form to 585-742-2353 Mail Mail the registration form with your payment to Friends of Ganondagan, PO Box 113, Victor, NY 14564. Tickets Price Friends of Ganondagan Members $75 Non-Members $85

If you have any questions, please email us at friends@frontiernet.net or give us a call at 585-742-1690.

Parking & Driving Directions

Parking will be at Ganondagan where a courtesy shuttle will bring guests to the nearby location.

Please refer to the directions link below for driving directions/map to the Ganondagan State Historic Site.

All photos © copyright David Wolfman, David Mitchell, & Friends of Ganondagan.