Old Bridge Singers

The Old Bridge Singers & Dancers come from the Ohi:yo’, or Allegany, Territory in Western New York. The Native American group travels and shares not only the songs and dances of the Haudenosaunee, but Western powwow singing as well. The group is named after three bridges on their territory that were flooded when the Kinzua Dam was built in the 1960s.

During their performance the group showcases and share earth songs, also referred to as social dances. These are songs and dances that the Haudenosaunee — also known as the Iroquois Confederacy — use to have fun and uplift the spirits of the people.

Find them on YouTube.

Perry Ground – Haudenosaunee Story Teller

Perry Ground is a traditional Native American story tell from the Onondaga Nation. He uses traditional storytelling to promote understanding and appreciation of the history, culture, and beliefs of the Haudenosaunee. His presentations and publications have been featured by the National Museum of the American Indian, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Iroquois Indian Museum, and at museums, parks, schools, universities, and festivals throughout the country.

Perry recently was appointed a Minett Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology – a very prestigious position.

A quote about his story telling goes, “They are human stories,” he says. “And they remind us who we are supposed to be as human beings, how we are supposed to act, how we are supposed to interact with other people and the world around us.”

Find Perry Ground on YouTube.