September 25-26, 2026

Haudenosaunee Festival

at Binghamton University

The 2026 theme of the Haudenosaunee Festival is Storytelling.

This event celebrates the culture of the Haudenosaunee people

who have been stewards of the land

on which Binghamton University exists for time immemorial.

September 25

Opening Thanksgiving AddressTony Gonyea, FaithkeeperOnondaga Nation, Beaver ClanScience 1 Courtyard 11am
Three Sisters Garden HarvestOnondaga Nation Farm TeamScience 1 Courtyard 11-12pm
Chris Thomas and Smoke DancersOnondaga Nation, Beaver ClanScience 1 Courtyard11:45-12:45pm
Tom PorterMohawk Nation, Bear ClanRenowned StorytellerKey Note SpeakerPeace Quad1:15-2:15pm
Dawn HillOnondaga Nation, Deer ClanAuthor, Storyteller, Psychotherapist, ArtistIASH Conference Room, LN 2:45-3:45pm
Ansley JemisonSeneca Nation, Wolf ClanCreator of Original Peoples' Podcast: Ongwehonwe
Haudenosaunee Vendors and ArtisansPeace QuadNoon-5pm
Witness to InjusticeUniversity Untion UUW324By Invitation Only2:30-5:30pm

September 26

All events on the Peace Quad
Opening Thanksgiving AddressSachem Sam GeorgeCayuga Nation, Bear Clan10-10:30am
Food, Arts, Music, Lectures, Crafts, Dancing, and Vendors10:30am-5:00pm
Perry GroundOnondaga Nation, Turtle ClanStoryteller for all agesMain Tent10:30-11:30am
Community Roundtable with Haudenosaunee LeadersFaithkeeper Tony GonyeaOnondaga Nation, Beaver ClanClan Mother Wendy GonyeaOnondaga Nation, Beaver ClanSachem Sam GeorgeCayuga Nation, Bear ClanChief Spencer LyonsOnondaga Nation, Hawk ClanMain Tent12:30-2pm
Thompson's Legendary Lacrosse FamilyOnondaga Nation, Eel ClanHistory of and Lacrosse DemoMain Tent2:30-3:30pm
Sherri Waterman-Hopper and the Haudenosaunee Singers and DancersOnondaga Nation, Beaver Clan4-5pm
Closing Address5pm

Photos courtesy of Jonathan Cohen, Binghamton University

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