Nya:Weh Indian Village

Indigenous people performing a dance in native dress

The village is comprised of members of the original six nations who now refer to themselves as the Haudensaunee. The village offers native crafts, foods, demonstrations and shows. Members of the village perform traditional dances daily.

Hours: 11am-10pm every day
The kitchen is open every day from 11:00am-8:00pm, serving traditional foods.

New in 2024!
A newly built Learning Center was built in the Nya:Weh Indian Village and will be home to many Artist Demonstrations throughout the run of the Fair.

Nya:Weh Indian Village Schedule – 2024 Erie County Fair

EVERY DAY:

Social Dance Show times 1:00 pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm. 

Inside the Learning Center: Seneca Story teller with Puppets by Indigenous Attractions 2:00 pm

Hoop Dance Demonstration on the Turtle Mound (Amber Wilson) 5:00 pm

Kitchen is open every day from 8am-8pm serving traditional foods

In Education Building – Jessica Martinez – Make & Take Activity 11:00am-8:00pm

Wednesday August 7th

Ribbon Cutting is at 5:00 pm

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
11:00 am - 4:00pm Billy Logan (War Clubs)

Thursday August 8th

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
11:00 am -4:00 pm Cole Tiedemann-Graphic Artist& Tatto Artist

Friday August 9th

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm David Issac – Lacrosse Sticks

Saturday August 10th

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
11:00am - 4:00 pm Sierra Parker-Corn Husk Floral Arts
2:00 pm - 7:00pm Lee Wilson- Delica Beadwork & Stained Glass

Sunday August 11th Veterans Day

Veterans Celebration 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Featuring:
Special Honor Dance performances Honoring our Veterans
Hoop Dance Show (Darice Sampson Dance Troupe)

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Nicole Sundown-Wood Burning
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm holly Boots (Kaneraahtiiosta lokiats) - Beadwork

Monday August 12th: Taste of the Fair

Happening in the Village Cafe' serving Mini Scone Dog for $3.00  

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
11:00am – 2:00pm Sam Spruce - Beadwork

Tuesday August 13th: Fairtacular Shoppers Day

Artist will have items on Sale for the Shoppers.

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
2:00 – 7:00pm T-Bird John – Woodburning/Woodwork

Wednesday August 14th

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
2:00 pm - 7 :00pm Bradley Jimerson- Painting

Thursday August 15th

5:00pm Hoop Dance Show (Darice Sampson Dance Troupe)

8:00pm Native Fashion Show – Walking in Her Shoes
Please join us for an evening where you will experience indigenous fashion, culture and creativity while gaining awareness on the missing and murdered indigenous women and people crisis in the United States and Canada

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
2:00 pm -7:00 pm Lee Wilson - Delica Beadwork

Friday August 16th

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
2:00 pm -7:00 pm Lauren John - Dreamcatchers

Saturday August 17th INDIAN DAY

12:00pm Tuscarora Band

1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm Social Dances

2:00pm Smoke Dance Competition

3:00pm Inside Learning Center - Seneca Story teller with Puppets by Indigenous Attractions

6:00pm John Buck Iron Man Woman Dance Special – (where they smoke dance continuously until they can no longer dance)

8:00pm Hoop Dance Show (Darice Sampson Dance Troupe)

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
11:00am – 4:00pm – Pottery
12:00pm – Ansley Jimerson - Podcast
2:00 pm -7:00 pm Bernadette Scott – Corn Husk
2:00pm – 7:00pm Jamie Jacobs – Quill Work

Sunday August 18th

Artist Demonstration inside the Learning Center:
2:00 pm -7:00 pm Yolanda Smith – Herbal Remedies