Hello all,
This coming Monday is the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday, which is a good time to reflect back on the history and current influence of indigenous peoples of our N.Y. region.
Every part of our state was inhabited or traveled through as part of the great networks of commerce, politics, and everyday life before European settlers arrived, and much of our state, our SUNY employees, and our SUNY students are still part of that living legacy.
Those of us who are the descendants of immigrants—or are immigrants ourselves, owe a debt of gratitude to first nations peoples for our foods, democratic principles, place names, and some of our common everyday traditions.
One way to express our gratitude is by helping to ensure that their history and influence is not erased or forgotten.
2025 is also the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal, and the state has taken steps to acknowledge the impacts of this NY wonder on the The Homelands of First Nations
You can also learn more about specific nations through this NY State Education listing of links to Tribal Nations of New York State
And if you are anything like me (and I know I am) and love music—check out this trailer of the rock music documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World - Official Trailer
All the best,
Holly
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