Upcoming Seneca Nation Closings:

Mark your calendars! Seneca Nation Offices & Buildings will be CLOSED on the following dates for the upcoming holidays: December 4th - Seneca Nation BirthdayDecember 24 - Early dismissalDecember 25 - ChristmasDecember 26 - HolidayDecember 31 - Early dismissalJanuary 1 - New Year'sJanuary 2 - Holiday

Lake Shore Indigenous Makers Faire

November 10, 2025 | Repost from Lake Shore Central School District What a night at the Indigenous Makers Faire! Even with the first snow of the season, families, students, and community members filled Lake Shore Senior High School to celebrate Native American Heritage Month through art, culture, and community. From live dance performances and Indigenous-themed crafts to bird exhibits and mouthwatering food from Bull Riders BBQ and The Falls Frying Group, the evening was full of creativity and connection. Thank you to everyone who came out and to all the incredible makers, performers, and educators who shared their traditions and talents. You made this

Ganöndi:ye’s “Charli Rae” Hill featured in the
Dayton Daily News

PHOTOS: Four Winds Great Miami Indigenous Fashion Show at the Dayton Arcade The first Four Winds Great Miami Indigenous Fashion Show happened in The Tank inside the Dayton Arcade on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Conceived and spearheaded by published model and makeup artist Ruby Redfox Irwin, a member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, the show featured five designers, 25 models and 12 ladies from the Native American Women Warriors. The sold-out event also featured an artisan faire plus an immersive experience during intermission focusing on Native American traditions. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER. Check it out: https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/photos-four-winds-great-miami-indigenous-fashion-show-at-the-dayton-arcade/56SIMEDQ2VBBXBB2SU57JZJWOI

ETSY: This is Legacy

A family of Seneca Etsy Sellers – Native American Heritage Month Featured Artists November 18, 2025 | Repost from Etsy Instagram Creating is a way of life.  Seneca Nation artists Kathryn, @kittyhop7902, and Samantha, @samij102, create nature-inspired designs using traditional techniques passed down from their mother, Mary Jacobs, @wilmarjac5. Their work includes elaborate beadwork and traditional clothing and jewelry. As a family of makers, Mary’s artistry and teachings shaped Kathryn and Samantha’s creative journeys, inspiring them to open their own Etsy shops!

Emotional Lesson: Students Reflect on Impact of Remembrance Walk

November 8, 2025 | By Braden Carmen | Repost from observertoday.com SILVER CREEK — Each day in high school feels important at the time. Teachers stress the importance of every assignment and test, coaches emphasize every game on the schedule, and interactions on social media posts are as good as gold. But years later, not many of those little moments that make up each day will leave a lasting impact. Last month, however, three Silver Creek students did something that will be hard to forget. Amirya Warrior, Hailie Rybij, and Skyla Gates honored their indigenous heritage through a Civic Seal project as they

News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus TerritoryPO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168Sunday Worship Service - 9a.m. “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances”. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. These are good words to remember and live by as we look forward to the upcoming holidays. Wehave enjoyed a great summer and fall. Some of us can enjoy the harvest of our gardens and someof us will enjoy the venison provided by our hunters. November 30 begins Advent which is a time leading up to the birth of Christ – Christmas. It doesn’t seem possible that the year is coming to

Luis Soto

Submitted by Kendra Renaldo Some of you already know about my son but if you don't you would love to! I would love to give a huge shout out to Luis Soto of the Snipe clan. The last 4 years have been such an experience watching him grow into such a talented young man. The first time he came home and told me he joined drama I was shocked, but I did say take me out of my comfort zone!! He went to drama thinking it was where you talk about what you went through in life. He wanted to talk about

Red House Memorial Chapel

8077 East Loop Rd., Jimersontown, Salamanca, NY 14779 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)

Seneca Leader, Civil War General Ely S. Parker Becomes First Native American Posthumously Admitted To Bar

Parker was denied admission during his lifetime because he was Native American Buffalo, NY – November 14, 2025 – According to American Bar Association data from 2022, of the 1.3 million attorneys in the United States, only 0.5% were Native American.  This means that there are only approximately 6,500 Native American attorneys in the entire United States. Today, there is one more. In a historic action, the New York Appellate Division, Fourth Department, granted the posthumous bar admission of Ely Samuel Parker, a highly accomplished Seneca leader, Civil War general, and a fierce advocate for his people. Parker is the first Native

Community Murals Bring Culture and Color to Main Street in Salamanca

Two large-scale murals, created by local artists Lyle Logan and Leeora White, were recently completed through a project led by the Salamanca Chamber of Commerce. The murals are located on Main Street in Salamanca adding amazing color and character. Lyle Logan’s mural is located at the Family Dollar entrance, it centers the Three Sisters and is designed surrounding them with the plants that sustain them. “I wanted to create something culturally relevant,” Logan explained. “The Three Sisters are so important to Seneca culture. I wanted to show them inside their own world surrounded by their vegetation." The beadwork patterns mirror the plants

Pinewoods Community Neighborhood Watch

Meetings will occur every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Meetings are open to ALL members of the Pinewoods Community to meet and share ideas on how to protect our community.

Honoring Heritage: Hiawatha Belt Flag Flies High at Salamanca High School

Salamanca Students Celebrate Native American Heritage Month Repost from Salamanca City Central School District FB In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Salamanca Student Activists and Indigenous Youth Council are proudly flying the Hiawatha Belt Flag on the student flagpole throughout the month of November. The Six Nations Confederacy Belt, also known as the Hiawatha Belt, is a powerful symbol of unity and peace. It represents the original five nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy — the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca — united under the Tree of Peace. According to Haudenosaunee teachings, a man known as the Peacemaker brought these warring nations

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church News

Located at 12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Food pantry just made our first delivery! Anyone who wants to donate please do, people are not getting their food stamps and are needing to feed their littles, accepting nonperishables or monetary donations. Check out the flyer below for their upcoming Hope Challenge, taking place Saturday, November 29th!

The Long Hope

Local Seneca Activist Ross John Sr. along with Activist John Kane teamed up together to create a documentary called The Long Hope. The Long Hope is a documentary on an activist’s position on Sovereignty and the Rule of Law. The film was created by Iron Rose Productions in Conjunction with Iroquois Productions. The film Director is Elspeth Victoria Fitzgerald, Producer James H Fitzgerald, and writers: John Kane, Ross John This film journey for Ross John Sr. and John Kane years ago. They had pitched the idea to multiple businesses around the community to try and gain interest but were always met

Join the Seneca Youth Dancers (S.Y.D.)

Want to take part in traditional Hodinöhsyo:nih songs and dances? How about social dance events and field trips? Come join the Seneca Youth Dancers (S.Y.D.) — open to all students in the district! SYD Dates for the 2025–2026 School Year: Dec 18 • Jan 15 • Feb 12 • Mar 12 • Apr 23 • May 14 Location: High School LibraryTime: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Times and location subject to change)Salamanca City Central School District, 50 Iroquois Dr., Salamanca, NY 14779 Sign up in the High School / Seneca School Office! For more info or help, contact: Aaron Miller – 716-945-2400 x4947 | amiller@salamancany.org