The Friends Of Ganondagan
The Friends of Ganondagan, (The Friends) is a not for profit, 501c. (3) Corporation created in 1989 as a private educational partner to the Ganondagan State Historic Site. Located in Victor, New York, it is the only New York State Historic Site dedicated to Native Americans (1987), and the only Seneca town developed and interpreted in the United States.
Vision Statement
Ganondagan State Historic Site is the internationally recognized resource for Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) history, culture and living traditions that express universal ideals of peace cooperation and respect for each other and the natural world.
Mission Statement
To honor and promote Haudenosaunee history and culture and to strengthen traditions through inspirational and transformational programming and other activities at Ganondagan with special emphasis on:
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Encouraging respect and understanding between Native Americans and non-native Americans.
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Collaborating with NYS, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and the local community to support and develop Ganondagan State Historic Site.
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Extending values to the public that are alternatives to the popular culture.
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Developing Native American youth and educating them in the wisdom of their elders.
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Collaborating with other indigenous people of the world as well as with diverse religious and ethnic communities to promote the common values of peace, cooperation and respect for each other and the natural world.
Friends of Ganondagan Board of Trustees
Executive Board
Jeffrey Burnette (Onondaga descent), President
Carl Hatch-Feir (Tyendinaga Mohawk), Co-Vice President
Mindy Magyar (Mi'Kmaq, Sipekneꞌkatik First Nation), Co-Vice President
Lyndsey McGrath, Treasurer
Kae Woodruff Wilbert (Cherokee), Secretary
Board of Trustees
Christopher Bethmann (Mohawk and Oneida)
Sarah Contant (Mohawk)
Patricia Corcoran (Tonawanda Seneca, Bear Clan)
Richard David Hamell
Jamie Jacobs (Tonawanda Band/Seneca, Turtle Clan)
Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan)
Lilyan Jones (Seneca, Bear Clan)
Dalton LaBarge/Rohsennase (Akwesasne Mohawk, Bear Clan)
Judy Martin-Holland (Mohawk)
Laticia McNaughton (Mohawk)
Crystal Peloquin (Cherokee)
Cheyenne Reuben-Thomas (Oneida of Wisconsin, Turtle Clan)
Saul Schuster
Kendall Nasakoskaka Scott (Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma)
Rebekah Stormm-Reitter (Saponi)
Teah M. Terrance (Mohawk)
Katie Woodruff (Cherokee)
Friends of Ganondagan Staff
Meg Joseph, Executive Director
Jeanette Jemison (Mohawk), Program Director
Susanne Newland, Bookkeeper