In November 1794, a treaty between the United States and the Six Nations Confederacy was negotiated and signed in Canandaigua by Colonel Timothy Pickering, official agent of George Washington, and sachems representing the Six Nations.
The treaty not only brought about peace between the two, it also recognized the sovereignty of the Six Nations to govern and set laws as individual nations.
On Sunday, Nov. 11 the annual 1794 Canandaigua Treaty re-dedication will take place as members of the Six Nations will gather on the front lawn of the Ontario County courthouse, commemorating this seminal federal treaty.
At 1:30 p.m. at the Canandaigua Primary School, 96 W. Gibson St., a parade led by Haudenosaunee Chiefs will walk up to Main Street ending at the Ontario County Courthouse with the traditional commemoration ceremony at 2 p.m. on the front lawn.
One of only two original copies of the Canandaigua Treaty and pertinent letters can be viewed at the Ontario County Historical Society, 55 N. Main St., from noon to 4 p.m. and attendees are invited to a potluck supper at 4:30 p.m. at the school cafeteria. At 6 p.m. keynote Jamie Jacobs will speak on “Reading the Wampum Belts” in recognition of the role the wampum belt played in the Canandaigua Treaty.
A Native American arts and crafts sale will also take place from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the school. All activities are free and open to the public. Visit ganondagan.org or call 585-742-1690 for more information.
In November 1794, a treaty between the United States and the Six Nations Confederacy was negotiated and signed in Canandaigua by Colonel Timothy Pickering, official agent of George Washington, and sachems representing the Six Nations.
The treaty not only brought about peace between the two, it also recognized the sovereignty of the Six Nations to govern and set laws as individual nations.
On Sunday, Nov. 11 the annual 1794 Canandaigua Treaty re-dedication will take place as members of the Six Nations will gather on the front lawn of the Ontario County courthouse, commemorating this seminal federal treaty.
At 1:30 p.m. at the Canandaigua Primary School, 96 W. Gibson St., a parade led by Haudenosaunee Chiefs will walk up to Main Street ending at the Ontario County Courthouse with the traditional commemoration ceremony at 2 p.m. on the front lawn.
One of only two original copies of the Canandaigua Treaty and pertinent letters can be viewed at the Ontario County Historical Society, 55 N. Main St., from noon to 4 p.m. and attendees are invited to a potluck supper at 4:30 p.m. at the school cafeteria. At 6 p.m. keynote Jamie Jacobs will speak on “Reading the Wampum Belts” in recognition of the role the wampum belt played in the Canandaigua Treaty.
A Native American arts and crafts sale will also take place from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the school. All activities are free and open to the public. Visit ganondagan.org or call 585-742-1690 for more information.
