Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Update

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Submitted by Kathy Bloom Get ready, kids! It’s time for Daily Vacation Bible School! The Great Jungle Journey is an epic cruise through the books of Genesis to Revelation! Don’t miss out! WHO: All students entering grades K-5 this fall WHEN: Sunday-Thursday, August 10th-14th  from 6:00-8:00pm WHERE: Saylor Building on the Cattaraugus Territory WHY: To equip kids for life through fun ways like crafts, games, music, and the Bible! TO PRE-REGISTER OR MORE INFO: (585) 356-7106 If you currently don’t have a place of worship, we invite you to join us each Sunday morning for fascinating

Floyd & Dorothy John Family Reunion

Submitted by Alana McClune The Floyd & Dorothy John Family Reunion will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Highbanks Lodge (1370 W. Perimeter Rd., Steamburg, NY 14783). Join us from 11am-4pm as we celebrate family! See you there! Please RSVP to Alana at 716-244-3201.

Tonawanda Seneca Nation Annual Field Day

Reposted from Akron Celebration Committee FB page Mark your calendars for some family fun with local live music and entertainment - Sunday, August 3rd at Logan Field Council House Rd, Basom, NY. Enjoy the following events: Smoke dance competitionChicken BBQBest homemade pie contestBest frybread contestLive music5K runCornhole tournamentMasters lacrosseFireball Vendors call: 716-542-4244 See flyer below for details:

Tribal Sovereignty and the Federal Trust Relationship – Contemporary Legal Issues

Interview w/ Dallin Maybee, JD by moderator Dr. Rodney Haring Rodney Presented by The Department of Indigenous Cancer Health Grand Rounds Friday August 1, 2025: 3pm-4pm - Research Studies Center Gaylord Cary Conference Hall, Room 122 Social afterwards: 4:30pm-7:30pm - Roswell Park Community Outreach and Engagement Center, 907 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY See flyer for details:

Ray, John re-elected as Salamanca School Board President, VP

July 15, 2025 | By Kellen M. Quigley | oleantimesherald.com Pictured above: Salamanca Board of Education members Theresa Ray (left) and Kerry John were re-elected as president and vice president, respectively, for the 2025–26 school year. SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting July 1, re-electing Theresa Ray as president and Kerry John as vice president. For the first time in several years, no new members were joining the board for the first time. John, who was re-elected in May to a five-year term, took his oath of office. Ray has held the position of board president since 2015

Kaycee Colburn Receives Power the Future Award

In recognition of her visionary leadership in cultural advocacy and inclusive community engagement July 15, 2025 | Repost from YWCA Jamestown FB A proud Seneca woman, Kaycee organized and led the 2023 Seneca Flag Raising Ceremony—an inspiring event that brought together local leaders, residents, and visitors to honor Indigenous heritage. She crafted the land acknowledgment, coordinated the singers and dancers, invited Seneca Nation representatives, and created the beadwork oak leaf that was presented by former Mayor Eddie Sunquist during the ceremonial gift exchange. In her role as Artist in Residence at Jamestown Community College, Kaycee builds bridges between generations through education and art,

Raymond & Ella Jimerson Family Reunion

Attention families of Helen, Raymond, Arnold, Roland, Sherman, Herman, Minnie, Kate & Gerald. The annual Raymond & Ella Jimerson family reunion will be held Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the Saylor Community Building (Cattaraugus Territory) from 12pm-4pm. Please bring a dish to share, and wear anything Disney! There will be swimming, volleyball, L.C.R., 50/50, door prizes and much more. For more information, call/text Teresa Montour at 716-984-6784. Note: Set-up and clean-up help NEEDED 1 hour before & after the party.

Annual Cornplanter Picnic

Submitted by Leeora White You are invited to the Annual Cornplanter Picnic on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Allegany Community Center - Cornplanter Gazebo starting at 4pm! We welcome all Cornplanter Descendants to our family picnic and ask you to please bring a dish to pass and an auction item for our annual auctions (table and live). We hope to see you there!

68th Annual Indian Fair & Market

Artist Applications Now Open! Repost from the Heard Museum Native Artists, interested in showcasing your work to nearly 20,000 art collectors, buyers, and enthusiasts? Applications for the 68th Annual Indian Fair & Market are NOW OPEN. Accepted artists may enter into the Indian Fair & Market Juried Competition for a chance to win the prestigious Best of Show award, cash prizes, and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in this vibrant celebration of Indigenous creativity and culture! Your creativity, stories, and presence are what make this gathering so meaningful. We invite you to apply for this unique opportunity to share your

Carson Waterman Gifts President of St. Bonaventure University an Original Artwork

Jeff Gingerich, President, St. Bonaventure University recently shared “Honored to accept a Carson Waterman original, a meaningful gift from this year’s honorary degree recipient and a treasured artist of the Seneca Nation. His work tells stories that transcend generations, and I’m proud to display this piece in my office as a reminder of our deep connection with the Seneca people and the ongoing conversation that continues to shape and strengthen our relationship!” The premiere of the Laine Immersion Arts Exhibition, which showcases the powerful digital work of Carson Waterman will be on Sunday, September 21st!

To My Beautiful Daughter in Heaven,

Everyday without you is filled with ache, my precious girl. I miss the warmth of your hugs, your sweet voice, and all the little things only you brought into my life. Even though you're in Heaven, your spirit dances in my heart. I will love you forever, my daughter Amy. ~ Author unknown Happy Heavenly Birthday to our Ms. Amy Huff! Sadly missed by:Dad, Mom, Sampson, Logan, Dee, and Jessica (Submitted by Cristine Huff)

“Sovereign Threads: Treaty, Fashion, and the Art of Indigenous Futuring”

Sovereign Threads presents a groundbreaking fusion of treaty conversations and contemporary Indigenous fashion, weaving together history, strength, and resilience. This piece features the design, concepts, and hand crafting of Dr. Rodney Haring (Seneca carving artist and health research scientist) in collaboration with Tara Haring (Seneca runway model and lawyer), along with Brody D. Jimerson (Seneca weaver, stringer, craftsman) who collectively carved, braided, and weaved treaty annuity cloth with fabric by Indigenous fashion designer B.Yellowtail Rooted in steam bent and hand carved hickory and bear rawhide, Sovereign Threads, embodies the supreme law of the land—honoring Nation-to-Nation treaties as recognized in the

Salamanca Hometown HERO Seneca Veteran Banners Update

Submitted by Trish Scanlan The American Legion would like to remind the community that if your loved ones Hometown HERO banner isn't hanging up around the city, chances are it's faded. The Legion isn't hanging banners that are faded. Approximately 100 Seneca Veteran banners are known to be faded. If you would like to pick up the faded banner or apply for a new one, please call the Legion at 716-945-1460. Please Note: There are funds available for help, just call to inquire! If you're interested in purchasing a new banner, see 2025 Banner Application below:

Attention: Phone Scam

Reposted from Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office FB The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office would like to warn residents of a new text message scam that is being reported by members of the community. There are text messages being received by the community members warning of a final notice for an outstanding traffic ticket. The text message warns of your driving privileges and vehicle registration being suspended. These are generalized messages being sent at random attempting to coax individuals to enter payment information into a fraudulent website. Cattaraugus County Department of Motor Vehicles has confirmed fraudulent activity. Please do not respond or enter

Intern Spotlight: Yanenowi Logan

Repost from Rematration Meet Yanenowi, one of our social media and design interns! Yanenowi recently graduated from Cornell University studying Environment & Sustainability. She is passionate about International Indigenous policy, Haudenosaunee advocacy, and climate design. Yanenowi will be heading to Columbia Climate School this fall to earn her MS in Climate! In her spare time Yanenowi is learning and practicing in silverwork artistry, so stay tuned for a sneak peak! This summer, you’ll see our regularly scheduled content, with fresh ideas, designs, and fun— brought to you by our design interns!