The rochester museum & science center will partner with the ganondagan state historic site and the friends of ganondagan to offer programming related to the opening of the museum's hodinöšyö:NIH…

The Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) received a $488,844 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The funding will support a range of programming and exhibits related to the opening of RMSC's "Hodinosyo:nih (Haudenosaunee) Continuity, Innovation, and Resilience" exhibit. Key activities include:

• Partnering with the Ganondagan State Historic Site and Friends of Ganondagan to offer programming on Haudenosaunee culture, including artist demonstrations, workshops, and cultural festivals.
• Providing professional development for RMSC staff, docents, and volunteers to increase cultural knowledge and awareness about partner collections and resources.
• Hosting field trips and creating online educational resources, such as lesson plans and videos, for teachers, students, and Haudenosaunee audiences.

The project will run from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, with the goal of exploring themes of Haudenosaunee cultural continuity, identity, and sovereignty through featured artists and artworks.

The rochester museum & science center will partner with the ganondagan state historic site and the friends of ganondagan to offer programming related to the opening of the museum's hodinöšyö:NIH (haudenosaunee) continuity, innovation, and resilience exhibit. Curated by a seneca knowledge keeper, and informed by haudenosaunee community member feedback, the exhibit will explore themes of haudenosaunee cultural continuity and change, identity, and sovereignty through featured artists and artworks. A series of educational programs featuring traditional haudenosaunee artistry through artist demonstrations, workshops, and cultural festivals will be planned and carried out. Project staff will provide professional development for staff, docents, and volunteers across the organizations to increase cultural knowledge and awareness about partner collections and resources. In addition to hosting field trips, staff will share online associated lesson plans and educational videos for the benefit of teachers, students, and haudenosaunee audiences.