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Upcoming Events

Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) History in Your Back Yard by Harvey Limbeck

Three wampum belts: George Washington belt, Two Row belt, and the left side of the Hiawatha belt
Tuesday | March 12th, 2024
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Learn about the influence of the Iroquois on the formation of the Constitution of the United States and the relationship between the Iroquois and the US.Government. Harvey Limbeck, has been a supporter of Ganondagan for more than 25 years volunteering as a trail guide, historical interpreter and presenter.

Free - registration encouraged through the Victor Farmington Library

Location - Victor Farmington Library

An in-person conversation with Gary Farmer

Headshot of Gary Farmer with overlaid text of program name and information
Thursday | March 28, 2024
6:30 PM - 8 PM

"How do we continue to pave the way for Indigenous voices?"


Ganondagan is thrilled to welcome “Reservation Dogs” actor Gary Farmer (Cayuga). A high-profile Indigenous role model, Farmer will share his journey as an actor, director, musician, artist, and advocate.


You might know Gary Farmer for his illustrious acting career featured in more than 50 films including "Smoke Signals" & "Dead Man", his over 40 years in television most recently starring in "Reservation Dogs" & "Resident Alien", as a musician leading the band "Gary Farmer & the Troublemakers" or as a pioneer in the development of First Nations media founding Aboriginal Voices Radio Network. Now is your chance to hear Gary Farmer in -person sharing his thoughts and perspectives.


This special event is funded by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Indigenous Cancer Health.

Free & open to the public, with limited seating

Location - Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan

Native American Eclipse Stories with Perry Ground

Perry Ground in silhouette outside of bark longhouse
Saturday | March 30th, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This storytelling session will share the beliefs, traditions of several Indigenous peoples related to the sun and eclipse events. Storyteller Perry Ground (Onondaga, Turtle Clan) will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice and active stage presence.  These stories become ‘interactive’ as Perry is known to include audience members in the stories.  Not just for children, all listeners (young and old), will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining yet very educational. 


This program is a collaboration between the Victor Farmington Library and Ganondagan.

FREE - Registration is encouraged through Victor Farmington Library

Location - Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan

Bark Longhouse Opens

Bark Longhouse at Ganondagan on a sunny summer day
Wednesday | May 1, 2024
10 AM - 4 PM

Our Seneca Bark Longhouse provides opportunities to educate visitors about Haudenosaunee life and culture, both in the 17th century and the present. It is open seasonaly May-October.

Included with admission

Indigenous Music & Arts Festival

Male Haudenosaunee social dancer, dancing in traditional attire
Saturday & Sunday | July 27th & 28th, 2024
10 AM - 5 PM

This annual event showcases Haudenosaunee and Indigenous cultures through dance, music, storytelling, traditional craft demonstrations, a Native American Arts Market, children's activities, raffles, guided trail walks, gallery tours, Indigenous food, and more.

More information to come

Wellness Programs

Our partners offer wellness classes located on the beautiful grounds of Ganondagan. 

Spring Taiji at Ganondagan with Dr. Kathy Gill

Close up of three peoples arms as they do Tai Chi outside
Tuesdays | 11 AM - 11:45 AM

Series Dates: March 19th - July 2nd. No classes on April 9th & May 7th


Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes

The ancient practices of Tai Chi and Qi gong combine slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and breathing exercises bringing relaxation, peace and balance to mind, body and spirit and can also send that same energy out in all directions to all beings. Join us for a series of classes that introduces people to the first several movements of a Yang-style form. Taiji quan and qigong practice is suitable for experienced players and people new to the concepts.


Instructor: Master Kathleen M. Gill, Ph.D. is a retired clinical psychologist with forty years of experience in stress management and health promotion. She was granted the title in 2014 by her Grandmaster William C. C. Chen. She tells her clients and students that the best method of relaxation is the one you practice every day - and taiji quan (Tai Chi) and qigong is that method for her.


Questions - Please contact Kathy kmgillphd@aol.com

Location:

In cold or rain, Taiji will take place indoors - Meet inside front door of Seneca Art & Culture Center, class will take place in the auditorium 


During warmer weather, Taiji will take place outdoors behind the Seneca Art & Culture Center, up the hill, by the apple tree

Free - Sliding scale, suggested donation of $5 - $15 in support of Friends of Ganondagan

Yoga at Ganondagan

A group of people practicing yoga outdoors in a field at Ganondagan
Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Classes are located inside the Seneca Art & Culture Center. No pre-registration needed. Bring your own mat, props, water bottle.


Monday - 7:30-8:30 am/Alison 

Wednesday - 7:30-8:30 am/Alison 

Friday - 7:30-8:30 am/Alison 


For questions regarding Alison's classes, call (585)-295-3994

Location: Seneca Art & Culture Center

Donation Based

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