What Does the New Logo
Mean?
The white pine draws from the iconic “Tree of
Peace” which traditionally represents the coming together of all the
Haudenosaunee nations to inspire each other through reasoning and
spiritual means. At Ska-Nah-Doht we also encourage a coming
together in an open exchange of ideas and knowledge with open hearts
and open minds.
The two corn husk dolls symbolize the balance and
harmony of nature. As an agricultural society, corn denotes an
important nourishment of life for the longhouse. A popular
Haudenosaunee legend features corn as one of the
Three Sisters along with squash and beans. Corn was valued as food,
medicine and a versatile material to make everyday items such as
mats, baskets and dolls. The overall stylization is based on the
celestial bead work designs of the Haudenosaunee people.
New Name for New Era
Along with the new logo, the decision was made to
drop the word “Iroquoian” from the official name of the village.
Ska-Nah-Doht is from the Oneida word Ska na: tote’
it means “a village stands again”. Keeping Ska-Nah-Doht is the most
important and recognized part of the name.
What is there to do and see at Ska-Nah-Doht?
Ska-Nah-Doht, a recreated longhouse village
of 1,000 years ago, is located in the beautiful surroundings of
Longwoods Road Conservation Area, and is owned and
operated by the
Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. Although not built on an actual site, the village is
based on data collected by archaeologists and from the traditions passed
on by First Nations people.
Explore the village with its 18 outdoor exhibits. Find your way through
the palisade maze. Then enter a longhouse and imagine cooking supper in
a clay pot over a roaring fire. Pretend to grind corn into flour in a
wooden mortar and pestles. The village is wheelchair accessible, weather
permitting.
The Museum, located in the Longwoods Resource Centre, offers hands-on
exhibits of First Nations culture and displays of artifacts from the
archaeological collection. The excavation of two archaeological sites on
the property comprises the majority of artifacts in the museum's
collection. The Kelly site (AfHi-20) and the Yaworski site (AfHi-21)
were excavated in the early 1980's. The evidence confirms the sites to
be from the Glen Meyer period (800 to 1200 AD), a perfect compliment to
the Ska-Nah-Doht Village. More information about these sites
can be found by contacting the
Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS).
Throughout the year education programs and native studies tours and
workshops can be booked for school classes and organized groups, or tour
the facility at your own pace.
Motor coach tours
are welcomed! Brochures are available in English, French, German, Dutch,
Italian, and Spanish. At our gift shop you may find the perfect souvenir
to remember your visit. Ska-Nah-Doht is also a popular venue as a
film location.
Annual events bring the
past to life at Ska-Nah-Doht.
Come see why Longwoods Road Conservation Area and Ska-Nah-Doht Village
and Museum was an Attractions Canada Award
winner!
If what you see and hear about Ska-Nah-Doht is something that
interests you, there is a way you can help. Every year the Lower Thames
Valley Conservation Authority is committed to raising thousands of
dollars for renovations and repairs to this recreated longhouse village.
You Can Help!! Each $10.00 donation buys 1 pole for the palisade. Tax
receipts are available for donations over $20.00 (Registered Charitable
Number: 0380147-52-17)
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