In celebration of Indigenous People’s Day, a Haudenosaunee storyteller emphasizes the importance of understanding and education. Drawing from their rich cultural heritage, they highlight the need to promote appreciation and respect for Indigenous communities. By sharing traditional stories and teachings, they hope to raise awareness about the historical and ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous peoples. Through education, the storyteller advocates for breaking down stereotypes and encouraging dialogue to foster a deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures. Ultimately, their message reflects a desire for acknowledgement, support, and a more inclusive society that values and uplifts Indigenous voices..
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monday, October 9 marks Indigenous People’s Day and Columbus Day.
A Rochester storyteller and member of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy joins the News 8 Sunrise team to share stories of Native American origins in the local region, as well as a message of sharing and cooperation within the community.
“I think it’s very important that we recognize all the important elements of history. It might sound strange coming from a Native American person, but as a historian, we have to recognize what Columbus did was an important event in world history,” says Perry Ground, a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation.
“Unfortunately, there were some negative things that happened — of course — after the coming of European settlers like Columbus, and it’s important to recognize the indigenous peoples, the Native Americans, who were already here.”
Ground is one of several storytellers who will share traditional tales at the Strong National Museum of Play for Indigenous People’s Day. He says he loves the opportunity to make learning experiences fun.
“More and more people are becoming familiar with the term [Haudenosaunee], which is great because it’s part of our identity. It’s part of who we are as Native peoples, even though most people are more familiar with the term ‘Iroquois’–what the French explorers called us when they came here,” Ground says.
The Strong Museum’s “Traditions and Storytellers” program will be on Monday, October 9 with Ground’s stories presented at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Paychex Theater.
The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee of the City of Rochester also has an event celebration in Genesee Valley Park starting before sunrise at 7 a.m. until a sunset ceremony at around 6:15 p.m.
The program includes traditional stories, music, a lacrosse demonstration, food and more!
To mark Indigenous People’s Day and Columbus Day on October 9, a member of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and historian, Perry Ground, shared Native American origins and the importance of recognizing both Columbus’ historical significance and the indigenous peoples who were already in the area. Ground will be sharing traditional tales at the Strong National Museum of Play, with the event including a lacrosse demonstration, music, food, and more. The goal is to make learning fun and spread awareness about the Haudenosaunee identity and the Native American presence in the local region.
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