Speaker, Slice 'n Sail on Sam Patch: Impacts the Canal Had on Haudenosaunee Communities

Savor a slice of pizza while guest experts bring the Erie Canal to life with engaging talks focused on the stories of the canal. Our presenters explore how the canal shaped communities, commerce, culture, and innovation, as well as the engineering and ecology behind this iconic waterway. Their insights offer a deeper appreciation of how the Erie Canal transformed New York—and continues to influence it today.
Speaker: Peter Jemison, Heron Clan, Seneca Nation; Founding Site Manager, Ganondagan State Historic Site
Peter Jemison examines how the Erie Canal reshaped Seneca and broader Haudenosaunee territories, including the loss of habitat and the long‑term cultural consequences of this man‑made waterway.