New Treatment for Diabetes Seneca Community Presentation

Do you, a family member or friend have diabetes, neuropathy, leg and feet pain, tingling, numbness, chronic kidney disease or other chronic conditions? You’re invited to attend a community presentation about Physiologic Insulin Resensitization or PIR. Thursday, December 4th from 6-8 pm Cattaraugus Territory Volunteer Fire Department Community Center 12879 Rt. 438, Irving Refreshments will be provided Please visit thecellcenter.com prior to the event to learn more about PIR, and submit questions. Please bring additional questions and health insurance information with you when you attend the meeting. See flyer below for more information. They are also hiring Medical professionals - see ad below!

The Canandaigua Treaty of 1794

The Canandaigua Treaty is a treaty between the United States of America and the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy – Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora. It was signed in Canandaigua, New York on November 11, 1794 by sachems representing the Grand Council of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy and by Colonel Timothy Pickering who was the official agent of President George Washington. This treaty is sometimes called the “Pickering Treaty.” The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Nations sent 1600 representatives to the treaty council – the Seneca sending an impressive 800 representatives. The United States sent both Colonel Timothy

World War II Veteran Warrior Radiomen 2nd Class Arnold White

Seaman Arnold White enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1940 as a Radio Operator and participate in six sea battles, including combat operations aboard the U.S.S. O'Brien (DD 725) during World War II. The combat destroyer vessel U.S.S. O'Brien would be assigned to Task Force 54 in support of the invasion of Kerama Retto islands and securing an advance logistics base during operation "Iceberg," which became the "Key to Victory at Okinawa." On March 27, 1945, a little after 6 am, four kamikaze airplanes were spotted skimming the low cloud cover, heading directly for the U.S.S. O'Brien destroyer ship. The ship's

WNYer’s celebrate Indigenous People’s Day at Buffalo AKG Art Museum

October 14, 2025 | By Emyle Watkins | Republished from Buffalo Toronto Public Media Museum visitors participate in interactive Haudenosaunee song and dance performances by the Gaëni:yo's Singers and Dancers. Yesterday, people across Western New York celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day, which celebrates Indigenous history and culture as an alternative to Columbus Day. In the Buffalo AKG Art Museum’s Wilson Town Square families and individuals shuffled about, enjoying a variety of free activities and experiences, including interactive Haudenosaunee song and dance performances by the Gaëni:yo's Singers and Dancers. Jennifer Dalimonte, of the Tuscarora Nation, was one of the art vendors at the event. “I have already

Gowanda Mural Project Featuring Artwork from Mary Jacobs, Sam Jacobs and Carson Waterman

Organizers of the Gowanda Mural are happy to announce the name of the newly finished mural project: Awë:ödö’! This is a Seneca word meaning there are flowers attached to it. This project was at the Seneca Nation Fall Festival, Elders at the Wini Kettle Senior Center, Gowanda Central Schools Open House, Peace of the Pie LLC, Jesse’s Home & Gifts, and was always open to the public. Artist works are by Carson Waterman (Ribbon Skirt Pattern) along with Beadwork designs by Sam Jacobs & Mary Jacobs. Funded by a grant through NYS Grant facilitated through the Southern Tier West Regional Planning

Bay Mills Community College Expands National Reach with New Education Grant

Bay Mills Community College has been awarded a $1,176,376 federal grant aimed at expanding its nationally recognized HOPE program. Bay Mills Community College Awarded Million Dollar “Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start Partnership Program” Grant to Expand Early Childhood Educator Support Nationwide Photo caption: BMCC Early Childhood Education/HOPE students presenting and participating at the annual TCU and OHS Partnership Convening in Washington D.C. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRIMLEY, MI – October 10, 2025. Bay Mills Community College announced today it has been awarded $1,176,376 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for year

Gaëni:yo’s Singers and Dancers Perform at St. Bonaventure

On October 16, 2025, Gaëni:yo’s Singers and Dancers Traveled to St. Bonaventure at the Reilly Center to share cultural songs & Dances. Nya:wëh to Councillor Klint Nephew for the invite back! Nya:wëh to the leaders of the St. Bonaventure for the invite and warm welcome! A lot of participations from the staff and students joined our crew on the dance floor. Oiwanä:gwad to all of our dance crew of Gaëni:yo's Singers and Dancers! Our little ones are good medicine. Photo credits: Bradley Jimerson, Bradesign Arts.

“The Burning of My Coldspring Home” Premiere

Last Month filmmaker Caleb Abrams premiered his latest documentary, "The Burning of My Coldspring Home," at the Ray Evans Seneca Theatre. The film is based on a short story by the late Stephen "Steve" Gordon, in which he recalls his family making the difficult choice to burn their homestead rather than see it destroyed by the Army Corps of Engineers for the Kinzua Dam construction. The film, 14 years in the making, captures Steve’s raw and honest account of displacement and loss. More than history, it’s a teaching tool for future generations, carrying forward the voices of those who lived through the

The Rez Kids Closet, Clothing and Gear for Every Season

By Norah Stevens, SNI Newsletter Reporter - Cattaraugus Territory The initiative was started by the Stevens’ Sisters – Lauren Huff, Erika Stevens, and Stephanie Stafford of the Cattaraugus Territory. The sisters began a call out for overflow of previously loved items and family, friends, along with community members to go through their closets and part with gently used clothing. This along with an added inventory of items that had been formerly collected by Stephanie to put towards a warm clothing drive. With all the donations the sisters set off to start laundering, sorting and separating their haul. Bringing new life to these

Cashis Montour Awarded Student of the Month

CAM P-TECH Academy in Springville has announced its Students of the Month for September 2025! Students are chosen based on their outstanding academic performance, exemplary behavior, leadership qualities, and positive contributions to the classroom. Congratulations Cashis Montour of Gowanda: Electrical

4th Grade Leaders visit Gakwi:yo:h Farms

Salamanca Elementary 4th Grade Leaders and the Native American Curriculum Team visited theSeneca Nation Gakwi:yo:h Farms During the visit, they toured the farm, met the incredible staff, observed and sampled the honey harvest, picked late-season blackberries, explored the maple syrup-making equipment, and ended the day by braiding hehgo:wah. Nya:wëh to the Gakwi:yo:h Farms team for sharing their knowledge. We always love bringing our students to visit.

Anderson-Lee Library to Host 9th Annual Speaker Series

This November for Native American Heritage Month Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main Street in Silver Creek announces the schedule for the annual speaker series in honor of Native American Heritage Month.  All programs are free and open to the public.  Please register for the programs by calling 716-934-3468, stopping by the library, or visiting our website at www.andersonleelibrary.org, and clicking on the events tab.  All programs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings start at 6pm and Saturday programs begin at noon.  Saturday programs are for children and their grownups. Saturday, November 1, 12pm:  Whitney Nephew, “Niyoiwa’s’a:h Ëdwawënöyëde:’(We’ll Get to Know a Bit

Land for Sale!

On the Allegany Territory 7.7 acres of woodland & partial hillside, near Carrollton within the Allegany Territory for $70,000 or best offer. Serious inquires can call or text Mark at 585-307-4097.

Indigenous Student Outreach Day

Department of Indigenous Studies, University at Buffalo Mark your calendars. The Department of Indigenous Studies at the University at Buffalo will be having their Indigenous Student Outreach Day on Friday, November 7, 2025. For current high school students interested in attending UB! Program Includes: Learn about applying to UBLearn about the Indigenous Studies DepartmentLearn about Indigenous student support and cultural programmingMeet Indigenous faculty & staffMeet current UB studentsCampus tours See flyer below for more information.

Seneca Fire’s HAM/TURKEY RAFFLE

Save the Date: NOVEMBER 15, 2025 At Seneca Fire, Allegany Territory - 8184 East Loop Rd., Salamanca. Starts at 6pm, FREE ENTRY! Pulled Pork Meal $10.Bake Sale. Chinese Auction. Door PrizesGun Raffle Winners will be announced! To buy tickets for the Gun Raffle, see a Seneca Fire Member!