New York
Community meetings, gatherings, classes and celebrations, and the tribes and organizations behind them, all in one place so you can find your community.
Population is the 2020 Census count of people identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native alone or in combination, rounded down to the nearest thousand. Rank uses the same count. Tribe totals reflect headquarters and official state recognition; federal and state counts may overlap. New York recognizes nine nations: the eight federally recognized nations plus the Unkechaug.
Listings last reviewed October 29, 2026.
Other statesWhat's happening in New York
Events appear once the host announces the date and come down after the last day.
- Nov11Commemoration
Canandaigua Treaty Commemoration
Ontario County Courthouse lawn, 27 N. Main St., Canandaigua · free · 2–3 p.m. · Host's page - Nov18Exhibit opening
Between the Basswoods: The Story of Buffalo Creek exhibit opening
Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center, 82 W. Hetzel St., Salamanca · 5–7 p.m. · Host's page - Nov22Celebration
Haudenosaunee Heritage Celebration Day
Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave., Rochester · free · Noon–4 p.m. · Host's page
Tribes & organizations
Tribes and organizations can claim their listing for free to keep it current and connect their public calendar.
Federally recognized tribes headquartered in New York
Cayuga Nation
Oneida Indian Nation
Onondaga Nation
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Seneca Nation of Indians
Shinnecock Indian Nation
Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians
Tuscarora Nation
State-recognized tribes
New York recognizes nine nations: the eight federally recognized nations above plus the Unkechaug.
Unkechaug Indian Nation
Urban and intertribal organizations
American Indian Community House
Native American Community Services
New York State American Indian Health Program
Community resources
Community centers, health and family services, elder and youth programs, and job training for Native people.
No community resources are listed yet.
Education & culture
Indian Education programs, tribal colleges and university programs, museums, language programs and research resources.
Museums and cultural centers
Ganondagan State Historic Site and Seneca Art & Culture Center
Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center / Seneca-Iroquois National Museum
Akwesasne Cultural Center
Education
New York State Indigenous Education
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