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After 35+ Years, Peter Jemison Retiring as Ganondagan Historic Site Manager

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Peter Jemison photo by Rikki VanCampSince 1985, when he was chosen as the very first Ganondagan State Historic Site Manager, Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan). Now, more than 35 years later, he announces his retirement from that role as of February 1, 2022. Jamison will be succeeded by two individuals in two positions: Ansley Jemison (Seneca, Wolf Clan), Cultural Liaison, and Michael Galban (Washoe/Northern Paiute), Site Manager.

Ganondagan State Historic Site, also known as Boughton Hill, is a Native American historic site in Ontario County, New York. The location of the largest Seneca village of the 17th century, the site is in the present-day Town of Victor, southwest of the Village of Victor. [Read more…] about After 35+ Years, Peter Jemison Retiring as Ganondagan Historic Site Manager

Red Jacket Peace Medal Returned to Seneca Nation by Buffalo Museum

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Red Jacket 1835 wearing the peace medal received from by George WashingtonThe Red Jacket Peace Medal, an object of cultural patrimony under federal law, has been returned to the Seneca Nation by The Buffalo History Museum.

The medal, considered to be of central importance by many in the Nation, was gifted to Seneca Chief Red Jacket by President George Washington in 1792 to commemorate discussions that culminated in the Treaty of Canandaigua of 1794, in which the Seneca Nation played a crucial role. The medal was meant to be a symbol of peace, friendship, and enduring relationships among the United States and the Six Nations. [Read more…] about Red Jacket Peace Medal Returned to Seneca Nation by Buffalo Museum

Stolen Seneca Tomahawk Returned To Museum Collection

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Cornplanters Tomahawk A Native American pipe tomahawk gifted to Seneca leader Cornplanter by George Washington in 1792, and stolen from the State Museum, has been reacquired through a donation and returned to the collections.

The artifact is on exhibit in the State Museum’s main lobby through December 30.  The pipe tomahawk was stolen from the State Museum between 1947 and 1950. [Read more…] about Stolen Seneca Tomahawk Returned To Museum Collection

New Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Opening

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Seneca-Iroquois National MuseumThe Seneca Nation of Indians (Onon:dowa’ga:’) will open its new Seneca-Iroquois National Museum in Salamanca, NY on August 4, 2018 at 11 am.

The new 33,000 square-foot $18 million museum and cultural center will celebrate Seneca and Native history and also have a focus on the future.

What follows is an announcement that was sent to the press.

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