Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum (SINM) is housed in the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center (OCC).
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The OCC & SINM are owned and operated by the Seneca Nation of Indians.

05/30/2026

Heritage Day 2026🪶

We're just two days away from the Heritage Days Festival! Come join us on Saturday, May 30th for an event you won't want...
05/28/2026

We're just two days away from the Heritage Days Festival! Come join us on Saturday, May 30th for an event you won't want to miss. We will have a smoke dance competition in the amphitheater and a showing of The Good Mind in the Center Gallery! Bring your family for a fun day filled with cultural activities and a multitude of vendors!

Please join us this summer for Our Youth Seneca Language & Culture Summer camp. This is a 5-week program for children be...
05/27/2026

Please join us this summer for Our Youth Seneca Language & Culture Summer camp. This is a 5-week program for children between the ages of 10 to 14! Registration is limited, so please contact, Ashley Miller at [email protected] or Derise Waterman-Whitcomb at [email protected] for registration!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us this Saturday, May 30th for a smoke dance competition, The Good Mind s...
05/25/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us this Saturday, May 30th for a smoke dance competition, The Good Mind showing, food, and Indigenous vendors! Immerse yourself in Seneca Culture and find some good eats.

As we honor the brave and celebrate freedom this Memorial Day, the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center will close early at 1pm...
05/21/2026

As we honor the brave and celebrate freedom this Memorial Day, the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center will close early at 1pm on Friday, May 22, and will be closed on Monday, May 25. Wishing our community a safe and meaningful holiday!

Please join us on May 30th for an event you won't want to miss. We will have a smoke dance competition in the amphitheat...
05/21/2026

Please join us on May 30th for an event you won't want to miss. We will have a smoke dance competition in the amphitheater and a showing of The Good Mind in the Center Gallery! Bring your family for a fun day filled with cultural activities and a multitude of vendors! There will be food and many Indigenous vendors to choose from!

This year's Ohi:yo' Art Market would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff, volunteers, our graciou...
05/21/2026

This year's Ohi:yo' Art Market would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff, volunteers, our gracious hosts, the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, and of course our sponsors. Nya:wëh for your continued support and commitment to uplifting Native and Indigenous Art.

The Seneca Nation
Seneca Gaming Corporation
Seneca Gaming and Entertainment
Seneca One Stop
Big Indian Smoke Shop
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes
Fidelity Charitable

A special shout out to the Salamanca City Central School District Seneca Youth Dancers, IndigeRoots, and the Dwahšönih Makerspace, Ansley Jemison and the Original Peoples Podcast, Seneca Nation Conservation - Fish & Wildlife, and Faithkeeper Language Nest. Lastly, we truly appreciate the inspiring artists who travelled to our corner of Indian Country to share their talent and skill with us. We can't wait to see what next year's market will bring!

📸: Seneca Media & Communications Center

Please join us on May 30th for an event you won't want to miss. We will have a smoke dance competition in the amphitheat...
05/20/2026

Please join us on May 30th for an event you won't want to miss. We will have a smoke dance competition in the amphitheater and a movie showing in the Center Gallery! Bring your family for a fun day filled with cultural activities and a multitude of vendors! There will be food and many Indigenous vendors to choose from!

The 2026 Ohi:yo' Art Market brought talent from all over Indian Country to participate in the juried art competition. At...
05/19/2026

The 2026 Ohi:yo' Art Market brought talent from all over Indian Country to participate in the juried art competition. At the Artists' Reception Friday evening, May 15, the category winners were on display for family and friends to celebrate their accomplishment. Nya:wëh to President Seneca, Seneca Gaming Corporation President & CEO Kevin Nephew, Councilor Tina Abrams, Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Board of Trustees Member Jano's Bowen, and of course, our Emcee, Dennis Bowen, for your help in welcoming all the artists to Ohi:yo'.

Best of Show
Katsitsionni Fox, "The Little Girl Inside"

Jurors Choice
Samantha Jacobs, "You're On Native Land"

Congratulations to our First Place Winners
Basketry: Ronni- Leigh/Stonehorse Goeman, "Sky Woman/Creation Story"
Beadwork: Natasha Thompson, "Wakehnhehsí:to"
Quillwork: Adrianna Poulette, "Nothing but Quills"
Cultural Items: Natasha Smoke Santiago, "Oienkwaonwe (To***co Burner)"
Drawing: Ron Mitchell, "Removal, Day of Thunder Snow"
Innovative Arts: Samantha Jacobs, "You're on Native Land"
Jewelry: Trevor Brant, "Three Sisters"
Paintings: Hattie Mendoza, "Uninterrupted Bliss"
Photography (Color): Marjorie Skidders, "Back of Lady"
Pottery: Katsitsionni Fox, "The Little Girl Inside"
Sculpture: Karhatiron Perkins "Lunch on a High Beam"
Weaving/Textiles: Marlena Thompson, "She Plants a Nice Garden"

Stay tuned for the full list of placements and artwork images, coming soon to senecamuseum.org.

Address

82 West Hetzel Street
Salamanca, NY
14779

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

(716) 945-1760

Website

https://www.shopsenecamuseum.com/

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