Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

06/18/2026

Please be advised the Seneca Iroquois National Museum is CLOSED June 19th for the holiday. Have a great weekend! Nya:wëh swagwe:göh.

06/17/2026

Just a reminder to all that the museum will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance for Juneteenth. We will not be holding pottery class this week. We will resume classes on Friday, June 26th. Please remember, these classes are open to the public. We will be moving on from pinch pots to creating larger pieces in the coming weeks. Feel free to join us and learn more about the revitalization of Seneca pottery!

06/17/2026

THIS FOURTH OF JULY COME CELEBRATE THE CREATION OF OUR PEOPLE! The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum/Onöhsagwë:de' Cultural Center is proud and excited to present to our community... TURTLE ISLAND... from the Creation Story of the Hodinöhšö:ni:h.

A production by G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) and Plasticiens Volants
Choreography by William Crouse Sr. (Seneca, Hawk Clan)
With performances by Skywoman Iroquois Dance Theater
Produced by Sonia Kozlova Clark, Unicycle Productions and Plasticiens Volants
Presented by Friends of Ganondagan under the direction of Jeanette Jemison (Mohawk, Snipe Clan)

📅 Date: July 4, 2026, 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Seneca Nation of Indians, Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center, 82 W Hetzel Street, Salamanca, NY 14779
🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the public

About the Production:
An outdoor interactive spectacle featuring a giant inflatable Turtle sculpture by G. Peter Jemison and Plasticiens Volants, live music, dance, and Indigenous storytelling by Skywoman Iroquois Dance Theater. Turtle Island brings the Haudenosaunee Creation Story to life as a free public event, sharing a message of peace that resonates today.

Unlike conventional theater, Turtle Island unfolds in the public realm. The monumental Turtle inflatable drifts above as Haudenosaunee dancers, storytellers, and musicians guide audiences through the Creation Story—Skywoman, her descendants, the animals, and the formation of Turtle Island.

Turtle Island affirms that public art is a form of cultural gathering and civic dialogue.

06/16/2026

We are very excited to host the Hodinöhšö:ni:h Foundations of Wellness (Spring Conference) in collaboration with the Seneca Nation, SNI Diabetes Unit, Seneca Nation Health System, and Seneca Strong here at the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum this Thursday (June 18th, 2026). We look forward to meeting our registrants! If you missed registration for this event, make sure to look out for other events in the future!

06/16/2026

We are pleased to announce that we have filled our registration for this conference! We cannot wait to see everyone on Thursday.

06/15/2026

06/09/2026

Looking for something to do on Fridays? The Sully's own Cami Jones is teaching pottery here at the Onöhsagwë:de' Cultural Center. From 10am to 1pm learn how to make pinch pots and the importance of reclaiming the traditional activity. Call 716-682-0021 for any questions!

06/04/2026

Registration is currently open for our first Hodinöhšö:ni:h Foundations for Wellness Gëgwidekneh (Spring) Conference. Join the SNHS Diabetes Unit, Seneca Strong and the Onöhsagwë:de' Cultural Center for a conversation on Onödowa’ga:’ origins and how our traditional foods and their foundations can heal our bodies and bring overall wellness. There will be nourishing foods offered by Chef Lorinda John & Chef Angela Ferguson. This is a conference you won't want to miss! Registration is free and everyone is welcome! There are many ways to register for this event. Interested individuals can use the QR code on the flyer, click the link below, or call LuAnn Jamieson (ext. 3754 at LRJHC) or Lindsey Parker (ext. 5215 at CIRHC). We hope to see you all there! https://form.jotform.com/National_Museum/hodin-foundations-for-wellness

06/01/2026

☀️A Good Day to be Indigenous🪶

Nya:wëh to all who joined us for Heritage Day 2026 here at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center this past Saturday. Shout out to our awesome team and everyone who made it possible.

Smoke Dance Contest Winners:
Girls (5-12)
First: Kenzley Jimerson
Second: Brynli Bomberry
Third: Yaslin Salés

Boys (5-12)
First: Liam Dowdy
Second: Randon George
Third: Sonnyboy Dowdy

Teen Girls (13-17)
First: Lorenza Dowdy
Second: Lydia Isaac
Third: Saphire Hill

Teen Boys (13-17)
First: Myles Montour
Second: Michael Bovanizer
Third: Kyson George

Adult Women (18+)
First: Eva Dowdy
Second: Valerie Parker
Third: Caye John

Adult Men (18+)
First: Frank Wesaw
Second: Jake George
Third: Gaehnew Printup

Golden Age Women (50+)
First: Lisa Parker
Second: Lynn O'Keefe

Golden Age Men (50+)
First: Alan George

Congrats to the winners and all the dancers that came from near and far.
📸: Seneca Media & Communications Center

05/30/2026

Heritage Day 2026🪶