This new, colorful logo, created by Seneca artist Derise Waterman, represents Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h’s organizational brand.

 

The hills depicted in the background represent the Seneca people.  In our language we refer to ourselves as ‘People of the Great Hills.’

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The young ones sitting with an Elder will be our starting point because their minds are at the best stage for language learning.

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The Elder advises the youth, “Learning is lifelong, it is never-ending” and she is doing her part by teaching others with the hope that one day they will do the same.

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The group sitting in a circle represents our vision that they will become like family, help each other learn, and that one day, they will use our language as their first.

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The fire represents our commitment as a people to protect it and keep it burning bright for the children and their children; the fire can never go out.

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The Circle that encompasses the entire logo represents all that we are as a people and is a reminder to live our lives using our language and perpetuating our lifeways.

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We hope that you find this helpful. Nya:wëh