Turtle Island Show to Bring One of the World’s Oldest Creation Stories to Life!

Pictured above: Peter Jemison stands in front of the giant inflatable turtle puppet. October 2, 2025 | By Josh Landes | Reposted from wamc.org The TurnPark Art Space will host the traveling production of Turtle Island - a multimedia presentation of one of the world’s oldest creation stories. “They will tell the story of the coming of Skywoman from the sky world to the back of the turtle, and of her giving birth to a daughter, and the daughter eventually giving birth to twins, and these twins go about making the earth the way we know it," said Peter Jemison. "And there's this conflict

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

News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus TerritoryPO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168 | Sunday Worship Servicve - 9a.m. Listening to the national news, it seems that we are living in a time of uncertainty and negativity. Our actions, words and faith can help us through these troublesome times and give us hope for a better future. Words to guide us: From John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church –“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, as long as ever you can.”From Ephesians 4:32 – “and be kind to one

Ginger Cooper’s 90th Birthday!

You are invited to an Open House to celebrate Ginger Cooper's 90th Birthday! Drop in anytime between 1-4pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Seneca Fire Hall (12879 Route 438 Irving, NY 14081). It's time to celebrate the 90th birthday of a beloved matriarch and community member, Virginia “Ginger” Cooper. Come join us for some joy, laughter, food and making memories at the Seneca Fire Hall. As requested by the Birthday Girl herself, please no gifts or cards but if you feel inclined to do so Ginger would greatly appreciate donations made in her honor to the Good Shepard

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!

Red House Memorial Chapel

8077 East Loop Rd., Jimersontown, Salamanca, NY 14779 Submitted by Win Bowen Independent Bible Believing FellowshipWORSHIP TIME - SUNDAYS at 10:30amFor Ministry Info: 716.945.5607 Jesus said, "I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE, NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME. " (John 14:6)

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.

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Update

12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Are you lost? Do you know where you came from, what you are doing here, or where you are going? What happens after death? The definition in the dictionary for lost is ‘having gone astray or missed the way; bewildered as to place, direction, etc.’ The Bible describes us as sheep that have gone astray (Isaiah 53:6). Yet, the Scriptures tell us that the Good Shepherd (Jesus) came to seek and save that which was lost (Luke 19:10). If you believe you are lost or are unsure of how to answer the above questions, take the time right now

Upcoming Seneca Land Back Meeting

Join us as we share updates and outline the next steps in the Seneca Land Back movement. Saturday, October 4th, 20259am-12pmat the Cattaraugus Saylor Building For more information or if you have questions, please reach out to: admin@senecalandback.org. See flyer for details:

World Premiere of Turtle Island Performance

Premiering at Ganondagan - Thursday, October 2nd, 11AM (Ganondagan State Historic Site, 7000 County Road 41, Victor, NY) ALSO Showing: Dates: 10/3/2025Theatre: TurnPark Art SpaceG. Peter Jemison and Plasticiens Volant 2 Moscow Road, West Stockbridge, MA Outdoor Performance – All Ages WelcomeStep into a world of story, sky, and spectacle with Turtle Island - a stunning new outdoor performance that brings the Haudenosaunee Creation Story to life through a giant inflatable puppet, traditional dance, and live performance. Created by internationally renowned French company Plasticiens Volants and guided by G.Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) - artist, historian, and educator - Turtle Island features choreography by Sky Woman

Senecas Join St. Bonaventure University Officials For Flag-Raising Ceremony on Campus

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2025 — Seneca Nation representatives will join university officials at 10 a.m. Friday for the ceremonial raising of the Seneca Nation flag outside the university Administration Building. The flag was first raised in early May, adjacent to the U.S., state and university flagpoles, but with Commencement and final exams approaching, the ceremony was delayed until the fall semester so students could participate. Members of the campus community are welcome to attend; the ceremony should take no longer than 15 minutes. Since the university formed a friendship committee with the Nation in 2023, efforts have been made to more

Amethyst Rae Renaldo

The Most Precious Gem Born February 26th, 2017, she came into this world with complications that gave us a scare. She was diagnosed with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, or HIE. The Doctor told her Mom she only had 6 months to a year to live. A year had passed and she still had the strength to keep over coming all the doctors odds. From that moment forward we could see for ourselves what a miracle she really was. But on September 3rd, 2025, she was given her wings. Just like in spiritual and metaphysical practices, amethyst is believed to promote peace, emotional stability, and spiritual

Seneca Designer and Models Take On the Inaugural Indigenous New York Fashion Week

Indigenous fashion graced the runways of New York City in the Inaugural Indigenous New York Fashion Week from September 11 to 15. Indigenous designers, models, hair and makeup artists gathered from valleys, peaks, deserts and waterways of Turtle Island to converge in Indigenous excellence and resilience by taking on the mainstream world of fashion. For the first time, twenty-five Indigenous designers held their own along major fashion brands and top designers in CFDA’s New York Fashion Week. Designers were able to thread traditions and perspectives while showcasing their culture and blending into contemporary spaces. Karlene Familo (Seneca, Hawk Clan) a Seneca

Marie Watt Receives Prestigious 30th Heinz Award for the Arts

Depicting Deep and Personal Commitments to Identity, Community and Storytelling: Heinz Family Foundation Names Jennifer Packer and Marie Watt Recipients of the 30th Heinz Awards for the Arts PITTSBURGH, September 16, 2025 — The Heinz Family Foundation today named Jennifer M. Packer and Marie K. Watt recipients of the prestigious 30th Heinz Award for the Arts. As part of the accolade, Ms. Packer and Ms. Watt will each receive an unrestricted cash award of $250,000. Blankets, which in many Indigenous communities are gifted to mark milestone events, play a central role in Ms. Watt’s practice. Her “Blanket Stories” sculpture series comprises towering

Waterman Immersive Exhibition To Be Unveiled at QCA Sunday

ST. BONAVENTURE - Artist Carson Waterman, a cultural icon of the Seneca Nation, will be featured as the centerpiece of the Laine Immersion Arts Exhibition at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ 30th anniversary season launch. The event at St. Bonaventure University will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, marking the official opening of the Quick Center’s 2025–2026 Exhibition and Performing Arts Season. The event will feature the premiere of the Laine Immersion Arts Exhibition, which honors Indigenous culture through Waterman’s powerful digital work, blending traditional Haudenosaunee themes with contemporary artistic expression. All five of the Quick Center’s galleries