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November - April Group Tour Program

A historical interpreter stands in the museum gallery talking to a group of young students

Two-hour program consisting of three activities of your choice: 


Creation Story Film- This award-winning film was based off the Iroquois Creation Story as told by Chief John Arthur Gibson. Told through a combination of live action and animation, the film portrays the story of Sky Woman and the creation of Turtle Island. (Film is 16 minutes long) 


Gallery Tour- Ganondagan Interpreters will guide your group for a formal tour of the gallery. The Gallery contains important artifacts and reproductions which tell the history of Ganondagan, a large-scale town model of the 17th century town, historical and contemporary Hodinöhsö:ni’ life. 


Wampum Lessons- In a hands-on classroom setting, students will have an opportunity to learn in more detail about wampum in its many forms. Reproductions of certain objects will be available to hold and learn about as well as how shell wampum was made. Students can preview a short film on Wampum by the Mohawk Filmmaker, Katsitsionni Fox and hear how modern Hodinöhsö:ni’ people continue to use wampum and why it matters to contemporary Hodinöhsö:ni’ people today.


Cornhusk Doll Workshop- Students will hear the story of the cornhusk doll and have the opportunity to make their own doll to take home with them. (Available November 1-April 30) 


Indoor Games- Students will get to play a “fireside” game played in the wintertime by Hodinöhsö:ni’ people, Gasgë’ëhse:ta’ (Deer Buttons). This game is played by two or more players and is played by throwing the deer buttons on a table or mat trying to get them to land in specific combinations similar to Yahtzee. Score is kept using dried beans and the team with the most beans wins the game! Students will also have the opportunity to play an indoor version of Hoop & Javelin! In this “Nerf” style game students throw a javelin at a moving hoop, attempting to get their javelin tip through the center of the hoop. (Available November 1-April 30) 


Storytelling- Traditional stories with Ganondagan’s talented Native American Interpreters.

Extend Your Ganondagan Experience

Want to pick more than three activities?

For an additional $3 per student fee your Ganondagan experience can be extended. The fourth program option is a 30 minute session. Lunch space is available to break the day up.

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