The Gayogohó:nǫˀ Trees Project is an educational initiative designed to engage the community in learning about the cultural significance of trees from the perspective of the Gayogohó:nǫˀ (Cayuga Nation).
Ithaca, located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, is historically self-governed by the Gayogohó:nǫˀ (Cayuga) people. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington ordered the Sullivan-Clinton campaign that destroyed Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ villages and crops around Cayuga Lake and beyond.
As part of the project, I am researching Gayogohó:nǫˀ history and traditional knowledge to create a visually engaging website that highlights nine native tree species, with their names presented in Gayogohó:nǫˀ, English, and Latin. This project aims to foster cross-cultural understanding and preserve Indigenous knowledge by making these cultural insights accessible through digital storytelling and community outreach.
