Canandaigua Treaty Commemoration
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On November 11, 1794, an historic federal treaty was signed in Canandaigua between the Hodinöhsö:ni’ (Six Nations Confederacy) and the young United States.
It signified peace between the two and recognized the sovereignty of the other as distinct nations to govern and set their own laws. On Sunday, November 11, you are invited to attend the annual commemoration event and learn about this 224-year-old treaty agreement, to "polish the chain" of peace and friendship. It is an important reminder to the U.S. that the treaty continues to be valid and in effect.
Gather at 1:30 pm outside the Canandaigua Primary School (96 W. Gibson St.) for a walk to the Ontario County Courthouse lawn. Hodinöhsö:ni’ Chiefs lead the march followed by representatives from their nations and the United States. At 2:00 pm on the front lawn, Peter Jemison introduces the commemoration ceremony opening with the traditional Thanksgiving Address. Hodinosohni’ leaders and other officials will be in attendance, plus Quaker representatives whose ancestors—as people of peace—were witness to the original signing to ensure fair negotiations.
From 12-4 pm, attendees are invited to the Ontario County Historical Society (55 N. Main St.) to view one of only two original copies of the treaty, and pertinent letters. Native American vendors will be at the Canandaigua Primary School gym from 11 am-5 pm. At 5:30 pm, hear keynote speaker Jamie Jacobs (Tonawanda Seneca, Rock Foundation/Rochester Museum and Science Center) whose topic is the Great Law of Peace and Treaty Making.
All activities are free and open to the public.
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