Ithaca College

Come and hear traditional and modern stories of our Native American neighbors!

Perry Ground will present traditional Native American stories about the beliefs, customs, and history of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people. Perry brings his stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and energetic stage presence. He will also explain the tradition and history of storytelling itself. He has been telling stories for over 17 years as a means of educating people about his culture. Perry learned most of the stories he shares from elders.

Professionally he has worked in several museums, taught at Syracuse and Cornell Universities, is an active cultural speaker (e.g. Onondaga Nation, National Museum of the American Indian, Buffalo State College, The Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies, The Saratoga Native American Festival, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Pennsylvania). He is the Director of the Rochester City School District's Native American Resource Center and President of the Friends of Ganondagan.

Free and open to the public. Contact Brooke Hansen, Coordinator, Native American Studies for more information kbhansen@ithaca.edu or 274-1735