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Finding Ga’nigǫhi:yo follows Stephanie, a young woman of mixed Cayuga and non-Indigenous heritage, who has spent the past decade living in the city, disconnected from her roots. Growing up, her mother— who was taken from her own home as a child—carried few answers and even fewer stories to pass on. Now older, Stephanie feels the weight of that absence. She wants to learn, but the path forward is unclear: who can teach her, and where does she begin? Her journey shifts unexpectedly during a school trip to a museum, where a mysterious spirit appears—one determined to guide her back to what was lost. Through this encounter, Stephanie is drawn into a powerful exploration of Haudenosaunee history, culture, and identity, experiencing stories shared through generations.
Finding Ga’nigǫhi:yo brings foundational teachings to life—from Skywoman and the Creation Story to the contest of the twin brothers, the origins of the clan system, the lessons of the corn husk doll, and the Seven Dancers in the sky. Alongside these stories are more recent histories, addressing the lasting impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, residential schools, and the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
Visually striking and emotionally grounded, this graphic novel offers both an accessible entry point and a deeply meaningful experience for community members. At its heart, Finding Ga’nigǫhi:yo is a story of reconnection—a return to language, tradition, and identity—and a tribute to the enduring strength and resurgence of Haudenosaunee people.
Finding Ga’nigǫhi:yo follows Stephanie, a young woman of mixed Cayuga and non-Indigenous heritage, who has spent the past decade living in the city, disconnected from her roots. Growing up, her mother— who was taken from her own home as a child—carried few answers and even fewer stories to pass on. Now older, Stephanie feels the weight of that absence. She wants to learn, but the path forward is unclear: who can teach her, and where does she begin? Her journey shifts unexpectedly during a school trip to a museum, where a mysterious spirit appears—one determined to guide her back to what was lost. Through this encounter, Stephanie is drawn into a powerful exploration of Haudenosaunee history, culture, and identity, experiencing stories shared through generations.
Finding Ga’nigǫhi:yo brings foundational teachings to life—from Skywoman and the Creation Story to the contest of the twin brothers, the origins of the clan system, the lessons of the corn husk doll, and the Seven Dancers in the sky. Alongside these stories are more recent histories, addressing the lasting impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, residential schools, and the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).
Visually striking and emotionally grounded, this graphic novel offers both an accessible entry point and a deeply meaningful experience for community members. At its heart, Finding Ga’nigǫhi:yo is a story of reconnection—a return to language, tradition, and identity—and a tribute to the enduring strength and resurgence of Haudenosaunee people.
