Seneca Nation of Indians - Onöhsagwë de’Cultural Center

Grand Opening of the Good Medicine Creatives collective

Photo courtesy of Seneca Media & Communications Center

Corn husk dolls by CRNY artists Penelope S. Minner

Photo by Penelope S. Minner

CRNY artist Cliff Redeye III leading a workshop on leatherwork

Photo courtesy of Cliff Redeye III

CRNY artist Leeora White performing a storytelling dance show at Hinsdale Elementary

Photo courtesy of Leeora White

Storytelling with CRNY artist Leeora White at Gowanda Elementary

Photo courtesy of Leeora White

CRNY artist Jocelyn Jones filming the “Pottery Pete” documentary

Photo by T.C. Owens

The Collaboration

Karlene Familio, Maurice John Jr., Hilton Johnny-John, Jocelyn Jones, Penelope Minner, Patrick Redeye, Cliff Redeye III, Tami Watt, and Leeora White worked with the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum on leading a variety of classes and workshops for the Seneca communities and the Western New York region while working to enhance the exhibits of the museum. The artists came together to form “Good Medicine Creatives,” a satellite location of the museum featuring a gallery and space for classes and workshops where each artist could share their respective craft with intergenerational participants, from youth to elders. The artists had the chance to participate in trainings to strengthen their own practices and increase their exposure, with many going on to win awards in art competitions and film festivals.

The Organization

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum respectfully honors its ancestors and shares their heritage through exhibits, programs, collections, and education.

I’m grateful and honored to have had the opportunity and privilege to work alongside the talented and amazing artists in our cohort, ‘Good Medicine Creatives’ and the Seneca Iroquois National Museum/Onohsagwe:de’ Cultural Center through the Seneca Nation. It has given me a broad, richer experience. Penelope Minner

When the local schools had their spring recess, the artist group under the Seneca Nation of Indians held 4-day activities for area youth. The classes brought the youth together, taught them arts and culture, and helped to build togetherness and community.

Artists