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.
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.
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.