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Rededicating Historic 1794 Canandaigua Treaty


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 11/11/2017
A real life history lesson, this public event “polishes the chain” between nations and recognizes the treaty as the supreme law of the land.

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In 1794, an historic federal treaty was signed in Canandaigua, NY that brought about peace between the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations Confederacy) and the young United States, each recognizing the sovereignty of the other to govern and set laws as distinct nations. The public is invited to join and learn about the Canandaigua Treaty which serves to polish the chain of peace and friendship. All activities are free and open to the public.

Signing this treaty in 1794 on behalf of President George Washington was his official agent, Colonel Timothy Pickering plus sachems from the Grand Council of the Six Nations (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora).

At 1:30 pm, we gather outside the Canandaigua Primary School (96 W. Gibson St.) for a walk to the lawn of the Ontario County Courthouse. Haudenosaunee Chiefs lead the march followed by representatives from the Six Nations and the United States. The traditional commemoration ceremony takes place at 2:00 pm on the lawn, introduced by Jemison. It includes Clayton Logan (Seneca) plus other officials and Quaker representatives whose ancestors—as people of peace—were witness to the original signing to ensure fair negotiations.

From 12-4 pm, you are invited to the Ontario County Historical Society (55 N. Main St.) to view one of only two original copies of the treaty and pertinent letters. A Native American art and craft sale will take place at the Canandaigua Primary School gym from 11 am-6 pm.

Award-winning writer and journalist Douglas M. George-Kanentiio (Akwesasne Mohawk) is this year’s keynote speaker to discuss The Influence of Women in Iroquois History from the American Revolution to Current Times” at 6:00 pm in the Primary School auditorium. At a time when American women had no rights, Haudenosaune women were trying to secure peace during the Revolution and played an important role in the treaty-making process. Douglas will highlight important individuals such as Laurie Cornelius, Mary Winder and Audrey Shenandoah.


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Location:

Canandaigua Primary School
96 West Gibson St.
Canandaigua, NY, 14424
United States

Phone:

5857421690
Contact name: 
Meg Joseph
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
11/11/2017
Time: 
1:30-7:00 pm
Price: 
FREE

Ages

9-12 years Teenagers Adults without kids