The Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester (MAG) invites the community to celebrate Haudenosaunee Heritage Celebration Day on Sunday, November 22, from noon to 4 p.m. Presented in collaboration with Friends of Ganondagan Program Director Jeanette Jemison (Mohawk, Snipe Clan), this event offers free museum admission and opportunities for visitors of all ages to engage with Haudenosaunee traditions.
Programming for the day includes storytelling with Ronnie Reitter (Seneca, Wolf Clan); a presentation on Haudenosaunee music and instruments with Bill Crouse (Seneca, Hawk Clan); hoop dancing; a Haudenosaunee Social Dance performed by the Allegany River Seneca Dancers; and more. Visitors can also explore a wampum belt display in the Vanden Brul Pavilion, learn about sustainability through “Haudenosaunee as First Recyclers,” take part in hands-on dreamcatcher and corn husk activities, and more. During this free admission day, visitors can also explore the exhibition Hugo McCloud: to everything there is a season in the Docent Gallery.
Haudenosaunee Heritage Celebration Day is free for all to attend. A full schedule of events can be found at https://mag.rochester.edu/event/haudenosaunee-heritage-celebration-day/.
Celebration Series is sponsored by the MAG Council, with additional support from the Robert and Madeleine S. Heilbrunn Memorial Fund.
Provided information. Photo by Alex Hamer.
