Pictured above: Gina Maybee, Seneca, Wolf Clan

For the first time in its history, the Ganondagan State Historic Site’s annual Haudenosaunee Art Show carries a unifying theme: “What is a Haudenosaunee Peace?” Kristin Asche, the lead curator of the 8th annual exhibition, sees this theme as both a lens for reflection and a challenge for artists.

Kristin Asche, Onödowa’ga:’ (Seneca), Wolf Clan (pictured left), was raised in Buffalo, NY, with roots in the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation. Asche is an Interpretive Programs Assistant at Ganondagan, bringing a diverse background in client relations, cultural engagement, and arts administration, reflecting a deep commitment to community connection and service. Asche holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography with a minor in Museum Studies from Rochester Institute of Technology and previously served as assistant curator for the Wampum / Otgoä exhibition. Within the museum and art gallery sector, Asche has contributed to cultural heritage preservation through roles at Ganondagan and the Iroquois White Corn Project, where she also held park and recreation aide responsibilities. Beyond curatorial work, Kristin leads cultural workshops such as cornhusk doll making and gives presentations on topics including Haudenosaunee governance.

From Wednesday – Saturday | April 8 – 11, the juried Hodinöhsö:ni’ Art Show was held at the Seneca Art & Culture Center, just outside Rochester.

“This is the first time we have had a theme,” Asche explains. “In 2026, we mark the 250-year anniversary of the Revolutionary War. This is a big moment to reflect, and we wanted to use it to think about this marker — not only historically but through the lens of Haudenosaunee experiences.”

Asche emphasizes that the exhibition aims to move beyond focusing solely on historical suffering. “Our people have already faced devastation — the Seven Years’ War, the Sullivan-Clinton invasion. Our Confederacy was split. Some nations sided with the British, others with the Americans. It was a war between brothers. Amid that, we tried to remain neutral. The impacts of land loss, resource scarcity, and mass starvation shaped cultural teachings that still affect us today.”

The theme invites artists to grapple with these complex histories while reflecting on the resilience and continuity of Haudenosaunee culture. Central to this conversation is the Two Row Wampum Treaty, a metaphor for coexistence: one path for Native peoples in their canoe, another for European settlers in their ship, parallel lines that never cross. “It’s about balance,” Asche says. “We have to live with one foot in the canoe and the other in the world around us.”

The juried show, now approaching a decade, has become a platform for showcasing diverse Haudenosaunee artistry. “It’s important to show our artists producing all kinds of work, across styles and divisions,” Asche notes. “It challenges our communities to keep creating, to raise the bar, and to inspire one another. Native people are still here, and this is how we express that presence.”

As an artist herself, Asche draws inspiration from the work she curates. She has been learning finger weaving, a craft with deep roots in Haudenosaunee communities. “Seeing the skill, color choices, and techniques in this year’s submissions is incredibly inspiring. It motivates all of us to create bigger, more ambitious pieces.”

The exhibition also offered visitors an opportunity to engage with Haudenosaunee traditions, even if they are unfamiliar with them. “I hope people leave understanding that these are living teachings,” Asche says. “From the creation story to the 1794 Canandaigua Treaty, these stories are ongoing. The art shows that we are still creating, still maintaining our treaties, still living our teachings.”

Among the artists, Katsitsionni Fox stands out with her contemporary interpretation of traditional pottery. Her work Follow the White Roots references the Peacemaker story and the symbolic burial of weapons, prompting audiences to reflect on peace in their own lives. “It’s not just about history — it’s about how these lessons resonate today,” Asche emphasizes. “The metaphor of trying to break one arrow versus many — that we are stronger together — is universal. Divisiveness doesn’t serve us. This is a lesson for everyone.”

The 2026 exhibition, featuring 32 artists, is distinct not only for its theme but also for its resonance with ongoing Haudenosaunee life and sovereignty. Asche reflects, “Our oral traditions, our metaphors, our teachings — they are alive. Long ago does not mean irrelevant. Through this exhibition, visitors see that Haudenosaunee culture is not a relic — it is a living, breathing presence that continues to inspire, educate, and challenge.”

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Please, come out and support our teams. We ask the community and parents to discuss with their children that ride 4 wheelers, UTV’s, dirt bikes and e-bikes to go around the Legion and use Legion Drive. We had a couple of incidents last year with cutting through the Legion parking lot and the Baseball fields tearing up the grass or unfortunately hitting spectators. We are looking into barriers and setting up cameras to ensure no property damage or incidents happen this year.

Let’s have a fun and safe baseball season!

If you have any questions, feel free to call/text 716-532-1587 or 559-772-7158 or email: americanlegioniroquoispost1587@gmail.com.

Nya:wëh

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Chloe Luther, Seneca-Cattaraugus, is our first NIL-sponsored student for the Winter/Spring 2026 cohort.

Congratulations, Chloe, and we look forward to your success in school, on the field, and representing Haudenosaunee Nationals in the Women’s sixes program.

Chloe Luther (#9) plays midfield as a sophmore for Jacksonville University (JU), a D1 college in Florida. Chloe attended Gowanda Central School District graduating in 2024 and signing her committment to JU

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As we approach our Native American Heritage Game, our team continues to deepen its connection to the origins of the sport. On Monday, April 6th, we had the privilege of visiting Ganondagan State Historic Site, the location of a large 17th-century Seneca town and a place of great cultural and historical significance.

During our visit, we met with Ansley Jemison, who serves as the Cultural Liaison at Ganondagan through the Natural Heritage Trust of New York State. Ansley, a member of the Seneca Nation from the Seneca Allegany Territory of Western New York, shared his knowledge and perspective on the history and cultural importance of the game.

His background includes serving as an Academic Advisor with the New York State Educational Opportunity Program at Cornell University, as well as Residence Hall Director of Akwe:kon, the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program House. A graduate of Syracuse University, Ansley also competed for the nationally ranked men’s lacrosse team.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn, reflect, and honor the roots of the game as we prepare for this important night.

On April 19, the Rochester Knighthawks held their Native American Heritage Game— a meaningful celebration of the sport’s history and culture.

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The Lady Warriors are proud to recognize our outstanding athletes and coach for their achievements this season. Salamanca had the most representatives amongst league voting results!

First Team All-Star
Maliyah Foster (sophomore)
Second Team All-Stars
Kynleigh Wass (sophomore)
Makenzie Crouse (senior)
Ella Crouse (freshman)

Coach of the Year
Joe Hinman

Congratulations to all on a well-deserved honor! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment continue to represent Warrior Nation with pride.

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We would like to congratulate the following teams in both the girls and boys divisions for the 12–14 and 15–17 age groups:

Girls 12–14
Champions: Antisgili
Finalist: N8V Dreams

Boys 12–14
Champions: Dream Hoops
Finalist: Flights

Girls 15–17
Champions: Mamba
Finalist: Haudenosaunee Shooters

Boys 15–17
Champions: Dem Boys
Finalist: DBG

Congratulations to all the teams who competed this week. Everyone played hard, and we are proud of each and every one of you.

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Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Lacrosse team on an incredible 22-0 victory over McDowell this morning! What an outstanding team performance from start to finish!
Goal scorers on the day:

Colin Bova – 1
Waylon Dowdy – 2
Quinten Brown – 1
Payton Maybee – 1
Cayden Lafferty – 1
Messiah Ground – 1
Jayden Sky – 1
Preston Smith – 2
Kingston Snyder – 2
Xzavier Escobar – 3
Hiram Watt – 4

Dominance on both ends of the field—great teamwork, hustle, and execution all game long. Keep it rolling, boys!

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Nathan, his coaches, and family attended The Italian Club in Lackawanna where this year’s top wrestlers and coaches were honored. A great event for our WNY wrestlers!!!

• #1 All Time Pins (109)
• #2 All Time Wins (148)
• #1 All Time Wins in a season (50)
• S6 State Rep
• Incredible 50-6 record on his senior campaign

Ja:göh Nathan!

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The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford celebrated its inaugural season of NCAA Division III women’s lacrosse with a home game honoring the sport’s Indigenous roots on Saturday, March 28th.

Special activities included a halftime performance by IndigiRoots dancers from the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians and information and T-shirt sales to raise money and awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women. The Panthers faced off against the Alfred (N.Y.) University Saxons on Rathburn Family Field at the Kessel Athletic Complex.

Interim Head Coach Tyrone Bowen-Collateta is a member of the Seneca Nation who grew up in nearby Salamanca, N.Y. The Seneca are the largest of six Indigenous nations that formed the Haudenosaunee (previously known by the French name Iroquois) Confederacy. It was the Haudenosaunee who invented the game of lacrosse.

“My players are excited to bring light to a very important cause,” said Bowen-Collateta, who was a member of the inaugural men’s team on campus. “Indigenous women are more likely to experience domestic violence and sexual assault,” he said, explaining the game’s theme of “No More Stolen Sisters.” A 2016 study by the National Institute of Justice found that 84 percent of Indigenous women in the United States have experienced violence.

As player-coach for the men’s team, Bowen-Collateta (pictured below) taught his fellow players about their sport’s roots, and now as coach of the first-year women’s team, he is doing the same. Dignitaries of the Seneca Nation have been invited to the game as special guests.

To further spread awareness of missing and murdered indigenous women (which are sometimes referred to with the acronym MMIW), the team is co-sponsored a screening of the PBS documentary “Bring Her Home” at Pitt-Bradford.

At both the screening and the game, Pitt-Bradford athletics sold T-shirts to benefit organizations working with missing and murdered indigenous women.

The women’s program roots go back to last spring, when the team competed as a club sport under then-head coach Vic Goeller.

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We are excited to announce this year’s recipient of the Native American Heritage Scholarship, Aquinnah Maybee!

Aquinnah is currently attending Gannon University, studying to become a physician assistant. Her goal is to return to work on the Seneca Nation Reservation after graduation to help those in her community.

Ja:göh, Aquinnah!

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