Programs & Events

Hike showcasing Native Grasses at Ganondagan To support our mission of sharing information and teaching about the Haudenosaunee, we host a wide range of events and programs throughout the year. Our programming is varied and covers a wide range of topics from art to history to herbal medicine to dance and much more!

Below is a list of our annual events as well as upcoming programs such as workshops and lectures. All our events and programs are open to the public and members often receive reduced rates as a benefit of membership.

Some of our events and programs require pre-registration so please review the details for each event to avoid missing out - some programs have limited registration!

Please contact us if you have any questions about the events and programs!

Programming - Workshops, Lectures, & More

Traditional Arts and Crafts Workshops

Cornhusk Doll (Adult) - March 6, 2010

Birch Bark Canoe Making Workshop - September 20 - 25, 2010

Gourd Birdhouses (Adult) - November 6, 2010

Beaded Earrings (Adult) - December 12, 2010

Conferences & Seminars

Educators' Day - The Iroquois Confederacy - August 26, 2010

The Good, the Bad and the Powerful: Native Plants and Healing Seminar - October 2, 2010

Savor the Summer Series

Water Critters of Ganondagan - May 8, 2010

The True Tale of the Beavers at Ganondagan - May 8, 2010

Medicine Plant Hike - June 6, 2010

Traditional Game Day at Ganondagan - June 13, 2010

Tales & Trails at Ganondagan - July 10, 2010

Longball and Storytelling at Ganondagan - August 21, 2010

Lunch and Lecture Series

Dating of the Formation of the Iroquois Confederacy - October 23, 2010

Unraveling the Mystery of Catholic Symbolism in Iroquois Communities - December 4, 2010

Why Contemorary Native American Art Has Never Been the Rage - January 8, 2011

Other Programs at Ganondagan

YMCA Summer Tai Chi & Yoga programs at Ganondagan - June - September, 2011

Annual Events

Native American Winter Games and Sports - February 6, 2010

Native American Dance & Music Festival - July 24 & 25, 2010

Annual Bus Tour Fundraiser

A Seneca Encounter with LaSalle - September 25, 2010

Native Foods Feast Fundraiser - September 25, 2010

Canandaigua Treaty Day - November 11, 2010





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