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Haudenosaunee Village Renamed with Pride | Albany News
The New York State Fair’s iconic cultural village has officially rebranded as the Haudenosaunee Village, honoring its true heritage with a name meaning “people of the longhouse.” After decades of misrepresentation, this change resonates deeply with longtime members like Heath Hill, whose family’s history is woven into the village’s fabric — from where his parents met to his mother’s handmade crafts still on sale. As historic huts are rebuilt and traditions like dance and food continue, the village pulses with living culture. Native American Day on September 4th invites tribal members in free…
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