Susie Abrams Fundraiser

Help Her Raise: A Lift Toward Independence Susan had an accident at home while saving her husband from dying as he fell down a flight of stairs. She damaged both her knees, had emergency surgery, and is unable to independently walk. The doctors said it would take a year for her to heal and walk normally again. Provided she heals properly, she'll need to be eligible for knee replacement surgery. She is seeking help for a chairlift, and other modifications to make her home handicap accessible. Stop out and show your support at her upcoming fundraiser! To

3rd Annual Seneca Caneadea Field Day

Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, July 5, 2025 This special event celebrates the shared history of the town’s residents and the Seneca Nation honoring the ancestors who lived on this land over 200 years ago. The day will feature native dance performances, lacrosse exhibitions, museum exhibits, hands-on children’s activities, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and new this year - a focus on the agricultural history of our community. Join us for an educational day of activities on historic Seneca lands! When: Saturday, July 5, 2025Time: 10am-4pmWhere: Caneadea Town Park, Houghton, NY FREE ADMISSION! Pay to park.

Mrs. Redeye’s Class Plants Three Sisters Garden

May 30, 2025 | Repost from Salamanca CSD Native Programming & Services FB Nya:wëh to Mrs. Redeye’s 8th grade Seneca Language students for helping us plant our Three Sisters garden. It was a beautiful day.

Indigenous Entrepreneurs from Upstate NY You Should Know About

Repost from newyorkupstate.com Long before ‘entrepreneurship’ was a cool buzzword, Indigenous communities were innovating, creating, and thriving on their own terms. Today, that spirit lives on in a generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs in Upstate New York, who blend tradition with modern business savvy. From artisans preserving ancestral crafts to filmmakers spotlighting important community stories, here’s a look at eight trailblazers who are reclaiming narratives and inspiring the next wave of changemakers: Hayden Haynes Belonging to the Deer Clan, Seneca Nation, Hayden Haynes is an antler carver who sells his artwork through his website, Hayden’s Antler Creations. He lives and works out of the Seneca-Allegany

Congrats Hannah Valentine!

Senior Hannah Valentine Ranked No. 8 in the Class of 2025 at Gowanda Central School District June 3, 2025 | Repost from Gowanda Central School District FB FUTURE PLAN: Attend Bowling Green State University for aviation opportunities and technology. HOBBIES & INTERESTS: Lacrosse, art club, and Indigenous Youth Organization. FOND MEMORY: Winning our lacrosse sectional championship game junior year. I’m grateful for my high school experience and can’t wait for what’s to come. STAFF SHOUT-OUT: I would like to thank Ms. DeSantis for always being a place to go when I needed support no matter what. ADVICE FOR FUTURE GRADS: Respect your teachers, please. LOVED ONES: I

Local Medicine Woman, Yolanda Smith Shares Her Knowledge of Plants w/Silver Creek Field Biology Class

May 30, 2025 | Repost from Silver Creek Central School District FB Mr. Tomaszewski's field biology class welcomed local medicine woman, Yolanda Smith, into their classroom. Yo shared her extensive knowledge of plants to make a plantain salve. She shared various medicinal plants and their properties that students found right outside the school. We appreciate Yo coming to share what she knows. This was a partnership with Ms. Tahamont and the Indigenous Language Grant Initiative.

2025 Preservation Award Winner: The Friends of the Niagara Turtle

Repost from preservationbuffaloniagara.org | Submitted by Reine Hauser It Takes a Village: The Preservation Journey of The Turtle The Native American Center for the Living Arts — affectionately known as “The Turtle”—stands as a powerful symbol of Indigenous culture and heritage. Completed in 1981 and designed by Northern Arapaho architect Dennis Sun Rhodes-Hinono’ei / Northern Arapaho: Wind River Nation, The Turtle was built to celebrate Indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere through art, history, and culture. Its unique architectural design is deeply symbolic: inspired by the Haudenosaunee Creation Story, where the world rests on the back of an ancient sea turtle, the building’s

News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus TerritoryPO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168 | Sunday worship service – 9 a.m. Submitted by Marilyn Anderson June is here and hopefully warmer temperatures as well! June is the end of the school year and some students are looking forward to the break from school and others are looking forward to graduation from high school. Our prayers are with all the students for a safe and happy summer and for the graduates our prayers are for a successful future. Congratulations go out to all the students and parents for completing the school year. June is also

Ja:göh Ira John!

70th Session Recruit Graduates The Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the graduates of the 70th session of the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy. We look forward to welcoming these deputies to our team! Pictured left to right: Lt. Mel Churakos, Deputy Steve Dombek, Deputy Austin Manna, Deputy Steve Rowland, Deputy Clayton Rowland, Deputy Ira John and Undersheriff Nate Root. Ira is the son on Don & Sally John.

Red Horizons: A Celebration of Indigenous Fashion & Arts

Friday, June 20th at 7pm | Artpark Mainstage Theater | Doors are at 5pm | Runway starts at 7pm We are proudly presenting our first Indigenous-led runway show and gallery presentation, a powerful celebration of Indigenous excellence in fashion, beauty, and the arts—founded and produced by two visionary Tuscarora women. This event is more than a fashion show – it’s a declaration of identity, a celebration of community, and a moment of Indigenous brilliance in motion. Enjoy live performances, a curated menu, and more. The Red Horizons Indigenous Fashion & Art Show will take place Friday, June 20 in the Mainstage Theater

Elmer and Halzy Jimerson Visit Gowanda Elementary School

June 3, 2025 | Repost from Sully Huff Heritage Center Not only do our learners get familiar with our languages, they learn the history & the evolution of our people. Elmer & Halz shown here as they headed to meet Jordan Smith at Gowanda to share their knowledge with the Elementary grades. Deadiwënöhsnye’s Gëjohgwa’ - Seneca Immersion Program.

CCLS Road Trip

Take the CCLS Road Trip and check out your local Chautauqua and Cattaraugus County LibrariesExplore, have fun, learn, and earn some prizes! Your CCLS Road Trip begins any time from June 1st through August 31st, 2025. Summer is the perfect time to become an explorer in your own backyard, and what better place to explore than libraries? Our 38 libraries have so much to offer, from local collections to knowledge of their communities, programs for kids and adults, summer reading programs, books, movies, and WIFI. To start your Road Trip…Pick up your free official Road Trip Map at your local library or any