This November for Native American Heritage Month
Submitted by Amy O’Connell, Anderson-Lee Library
Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main Street in Silver Creek announces the schedule for the annual speaker series in honor of Native American Heritage Month. All programs are free and open to the public. Please register for the programs by calling 716-934-3468, stopping by the library, or visiting our website at www.andersonleelibrary.org, and clicking on the events tab. All programs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings start at 6pm and Saturday programs begin at noon. Saturday programs are for children and their grownups.
Tuesday, November 19, 6pm: Flip White, “A Way of Thinking Peace”. White, Seneca Nation, Wolf Clan, has previously served as a Tribal Councilor for the Seneca Nation, is the former Director of Career Development at Seneca Gaming as well as a former Education Director for the Allegany Territory. A military veteran, Mr. White is now retired and was elected to the Salamanca City Central School Board and continues to work with the non-profit Agwadeyesta’ Do:ge:h which means “We learn together.”
Thursday, November 21, 6pm: Richie Sasala, “The Doctrine of Discovery: Decoding a 1000 Year Old Western Legal Principal”. Richie Sasala, Cayuga Nation, Turtle Clan, has dedicated his career to preserving and sharing Native American history, working extensively in education, oral history, and storytelling. Sasala has made a significant impact on education in local Native communities, as well as teaching Native American Film, Haudenosaunee Studies, and Social Studies in local school districts.
Saturday, November 23, 12pm: Ari Logan, “Speaking and Singing Seneca with Ari Logan”. Join us for an introductory lesson on speaking and singing Seneca with teacher Ari Logan. This program is best for ages 5-10, although older children may enjoy it as well.
Ari Logan, Seneca, Hawk Clan resides on the territory with her family and instructs students of all ages at the Sully Huff Heritage Center.
*Children’s Program
