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Ganondagan Winter Games and Sports |
During the long harsh winters in Western New York, the Seneca people nestled in their bark longhouses to repair clothing, make tools and prepare for the spring, a "time of plenty" with regard to food, hunting and work to be done. Despite the weather, the Seneca people did not hibernate indoors all winter. Many of the activities that traditionally occupied them outdoors during the winter months are still in practice today. Ganondagan's Winter Games & Sports is a celebration in which everyone can discover the Seneca Ways of Winter by enjoying traditional Native American winter activities as a spectator or a participant! This event will feature... |
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Dog Sledding Demonstrations Traditional Arts Snowsnake
Storytelling Snowshoe Video Viewing Native Foods The Native American Winter Games are in partnership with The Native American Resource Center, Rochester City School District. |
Lend Your Support to This Unique Event!Our Native American Winter Games & Sports event is free and open to the public, but a suggested donation of $5/family will be gratefully accepted. Donation boxes will be available at the event, but we've also made it convenient for you to donate here in advance. Thank you! |
Schedule of EventsVISITOR CENTER:• Children's activities - 11am-3pm TURTLE MOUND AREA:• Snowsnake Demonstration - 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm LOWER PARKING LOT AREA:• Snowshoe rental - on going BARK LONGHOUSE• 11:30 am Storytelling (Perry Ground) |
Event Details, Parking and Driving Directions
This event is FREE and open to the public, but if you wish to rent snowshoes, please see pricing noted above. Please note: Event will take place snow, or no snow! Please see our directions page for driving instructions and an interactive map. Parking for this event is at our lower parking lot - please see our parking map for details. |
Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help - you choose how much time you want to give. It's a great way to get out and meet new people in the winter when we often are stuck indoors. We have many different volunteer opportunities: food serving, registration, helping with activities, and more. Interested? Please contact the Friends of Ganondagan's volunteer coordinator: volunteer@ganondagan.org or call 585-742-1690. |
Special Lodging PackagesIf you're interested in staying over in the area, check out two Winter Games & Sports lodging packages: Stay Friday, February 3 and/or Saturday night, Feb. 4 at the historic 1820 Springdale Farm Bed & Breakfast Homestead surrounded by over 80 acres of nature preserve. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast with all the goodness and flavor of a Native American meal. Email: Eileen@DestinationVictorNY.com, or call Springdale Farm B&B: 585-924-5952. www.springdalefarmbb.com. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa - a premier Rochester hotel - is offering a special rate for Friday and/or Saturday night, Feb. 3 and 4. To access the special Winter Games rates, go to www.woodcliffhotelspa.com, enter dates on top right calendar. Enter number of nights and adults and click "submit." Click on corporate rates, enter code "ganon" and special rate will appear. |
MediaPlease direct all media inquiries to our media contact Amy Blum by emailing amy@ganondagan.org or calling 585-425-1864. Download our Winter Games flyer here. |
Snowman photo courtesy of Micky (flickr). All other photos © copyright David Mitchell, Kevin Vickers, & Friends of Ganondagan.
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