Alan Dowdy – Lead Cultural Interpreter, Seneca Iroquois National Museum

This week’s episode, was recorded remote from the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center (Seneca Iroquois National Museum) in Salamanca, NY, where we explored Native American music, dance and culture with Alan Dowdy, the museum’s Lead Cultural Interpreter.

Alan is a member of the Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan and was born and raised on the Seneca Allegany Territory where he resides with his family. He and his girlfriend have six children who are heavily active in their way of life—singing, dancing, ceremonies, and sports. Alan’s two sons play their traditional game of lacrosse, and his daughters play softball. They all hunt, fish, and harvest food from the garden, woods, and river.

Images below © Greg Hennessey and were taken at the Seneca Nation Powwow at the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca NY, July 20, 2025.