Perry Ground
Onondaga Turtle Clan Traditional Storyteller & Cultural Educator
11 AM in Getman Lodge
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Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation and has been telling stories for more than 25 years as a way of educating people about the culture, beliefs and history of the Haudenosaunee (sometimes known as Iroquois) Confederacy. Perry shares his stories in a very energetic, fun, and engaging style and makes the audience part of the story experience. Also an accomplished Educator, Perry has worked with students from Pre-K through college. The classroom programs that Perry offers are taught in the same engaging style and enhance each student’s study of Native Peoples. Perry is available to visit schools, museums, libraries, festivals, and more to share stories and programs that will educate and entertain audiences of all ages.
Perry Ground will be performing in Getman Lodge at 11 AM. |
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Stories from the People of the Longhouse
This Storytelling presentation is filled with traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends that have been told for hundreds of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, customs and history of the Haudenosaunee people. Storyteller Perry Ground will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice and a VERY active stage presence. These stories become ‘interactive’ as Perry is known to include audience members in the stories. Elements of traditional Haudenosaunee lifestyle, pieces of historical information and LOTS of humor are woven into each story. Discussion about the Haudenosaunee culture and the art of storytelling is also part of this program. Not just for children, all listeners (young and old), will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining yet very educational.
Perry Ground (Onondaga, Turtle Clan) Master Storyteller and Cultural Educator Biography
Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. He has been telling stories for over 25 years as a means of educating people about the culture, beliefs, and history of the Haudenosaunee. Perry learned many of the stories he shares from elders of Native American communities and feels that practicing and perpetuating the oral traditions of Native people is an important responsibility. Professionally, Perry has worked in several museums including The Children’s Museum of Houston, Sainte Marie among the Iroquois and Ganondagan State Historic Site; also, he worked for the Rochester City School District for many years. He has shared his stories in countless museums, libraries, classrooms, and festivals throughout the northeast and has guest lectured at numerous colleges. Perry served as the Frederick H. Minett Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2021-22 academic year.
Program Description for “Stories from the People of the Longhouse”
This 55-minute presentation is filled with traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) stories that have been told for hundreds of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, traditions, and history of the Haudenosaunee people. Storyteller Perry Ground will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and a very active stage presence. Discussion about the Haudenosaunee culture and the art of storytelling are included in this program. Students, young and old, will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining yet very educational.
This Storytelling presentation is filled with traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends that have been told for hundreds of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, customs and history of the Haudenosaunee people. Storyteller Perry Ground will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice and a VERY active stage presence. These stories become ‘interactive’ as Perry is known to include audience members in the stories. Elements of traditional Haudenosaunee lifestyle, pieces of historical information and LOTS of humor are woven into each story. Discussion about the Haudenosaunee culture and the art of storytelling is also part of this program. Not just for children, all listeners (young and old), will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining yet very educational.
Perry Ground (Onondaga, Turtle Clan) Master Storyteller and Cultural Educator Biography
Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. He has been telling stories for over 25 years as a means of educating people about the culture, beliefs, and history of the Haudenosaunee. Perry learned many of the stories he shares from elders of Native American communities and feels that practicing and perpetuating the oral traditions of Native people is an important responsibility. Professionally, Perry has worked in several museums including The Children’s Museum of Houston, Sainte Marie among the Iroquois and Ganondagan State Historic Site; also, he worked for the Rochester City School District for many years. He has shared his stories in countless museums, libraries, classrooms, and festivals throughout the northeast and has guest lectured at numerous colleges. Perry served as the Frederick H. Minett Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2021-22 academic year.
Program Description for “Stories from the People of the Longhouse”
This 55-minute presentation is filled with traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) stories that have been told for hundreds of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, traditions, and history of the Haudenosaunee people. Storyteller Perry Ground will bring the stories to life through vivid descriptions, his rhythmic voice, and a very active stage presence. Discussion about the Haudenosaunee culture and the art of storytelling are included in this program. Students, young and old, will find this presentation captivating, highly entertaining yet very educational.
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Storytelling Presentations (partial list)
Fairy Tale Festival – Ogulin, Croatia National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institute – New York, NY and Washington, D.C. American Corners (NGO) – Novi Sad and Belgrade, Serbia Cornell University - Ithaca, NY New York State Museum - Albany, NY Kituwah Arts and Crafts Festival - Asheville, NC Pittsfield Museum – Pittsfield, MA New York Historical Society – New York, NY Carnegie Museum – Pittsburgh, PA Shako:wi Cultural Center – Oneida Indian Nation Sunwatch Festival – Dayton, OH Ganondagan State Historic Site – Victor, NY Elementary Schools in NY, NJ, TX, NC and NV 2007 Inaugural Event for Governor Elliot Spitzer - Albany, NY |
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