News & Projects
Stay up to date on my latest research, advocacy efforts, and community projects focused on preserving and promoting Indigenous history in Western New York.
West Seneca Historical Society Talk
Join me at the West Seneca Historical Society on Wednesday, March 19 for a talk on The Senecas of Western New York: Resilience and Legacy.
Explore Buffalo Collaboration
7th Gen Cultural Resources has collaborated with Explore Buffalo to integrate local Seneca history into their tours, ensuring that the Indigenous presence in Buffalo is accurately represented.
Land Acknowledgement: The History of WNY and the Senecas
On Nov. 29, 2024, the AKG Art Museum hosted an engaging discussion led by Melissa Parker Leonard on the history of Western New York and the Senecas.
Waterway of Change Exhibit in the Longshed at Canalside
7th Gen collaborated on the Waterway of Change Exhibit in the Longshed at Canalside, contributing to the commemoration of the Erie Canal Bicentennial.
Seneca Indian Park Panel Discussion
On August 7, 2024, Melissa spoke as part of a panel discussion on Seneca Indian Park at the Buffalo History Museum.
Seneca Indian Park Project
This advocacy project focuses on raising awareness and promoting the historical and cultural significance of Seneca Indian Park.