The 63rd Annual Variety Kids Telethon

Variety, the Children’s Charity of Buffalo & WNY Announces $1,070,255 dollars was raised during the live event The 63rd Annual Variety Kids Telethon aired March 8th & 9th, 2025, both days were held LIVE from the Variety Headquarters in Lancaster, New York. Throughout the 15 hours of the Telethon, various corporate matches and donations were made by so many incredible members of our Buffalo and WNY community, coming together for our kids. As of 8pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025; $1,070,255 was raised. The funds raised directly support Oishei Children's Hospital, and other Children's charities. Gëjóhgwa Dancers performed at the annual telethon

G. Peter Jemison to Receive the 2024 Lillian Fairchild Award!

Repost from the University of Rochester Dept of English FB The Lillian Fairchild Award Centennial Celebration with honoree artist G. Peter Jemison at the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester on Monday, April 7, 2025! Jemison is this year's winner of the award, which recognizes a resident of the Rochester area who has produced “the most meritorious and praiseworthy creation of art, poetry, or literature of the imagination” within the previous calendar year. It was created in 1924 by U of R Professor Herman L. Fairchild as a tribute to the artistic endeavors of his daughter, Lillian. Jemison, of the Heron

Carson Waterman: Beyond the Canvas

Guided by Caleb G. Abrams Join St. Bonaventure University at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts for a special event featuring renowned Seneca artist Carson Waterman, in conversation with filmaker and storyteller Caleb G. Abrams (www.calebabrams.com) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 beginning at 5pm. Doors open at 4:30pm. Through this engaging discussion, Carson will share insights into his artwork, the stories that inspire him, and how his work reflects and strengthens the Haudenosaunee community. This is a unique opportunity to experience the deep cultural significance of his creations and gain a richer understanding of the connection between art, history,

Rematriation Hosts Symposium to Uplift Haudenosaunee, Indigenous Matrilineality

March 11, 2025 | By Harry Kelly | dailyorange.com When Michelle Schenandoah was in seventh grade, she was excited when she saw a section in her United States history textbook that featured Native Americans. It was a moment she had been waiting for all her life: the chance to learn about her people’s cultures and history in the American education system. But after reading the chapter, Schenandoah said she found herself disappointed. “There were only two pages … It had maybe two black-and-white photos of the Lakota people on the plains with teepees,” Schenandoah, a member of the Oneida Nation’s Wolf Clan, said.

6th Annual Strawberry Moon Festival

Calling all Vendors & Artisans Vendors & artisans - the 6th annual Strawberry Moon Festival is coming up on Saturday, June 21 from 12-4pm at Artpark in Lewiston, NY and we're looking for more vendors to participate in our artisan market!For more vendor information or to register email Michele-Elise Burnett at mburnett@artpark.net. Visit Artpark.net for more information about the festival.

Scholarship Opportunities for the 2025-2026 Academic Year!

Scholarship Applications OPEN until May 31, 2025 Take advantage of the oldest Native scholarship program in the country! The Association on American Indian Affairs in partnership with the American Indian College Fund has been providing scholarships to Native students since 1947. Scholarship applications for Native students are now being accepted until May 31, 2025! The Association's scholarships are provided to students twice per year until they graduate, as long as they maintain a 2.5 GPA and attend full-time. Their mission is to support students who are connected to their Native Nation and Native Country and wish to utilize their degree to

Ja:göh Christian Reiller

Ja:göh Christian Reiller, Onöndowa'ga, Hohswë'gai:yo, who graduated from Jamestown Business College with honors (4.0 GPA) with an Associate in Applied Science for Business Administration & Marketing and Management. Beyond his leadership as a Seneca Nation Allegany Councillor, Christian serves as a USET Board of Directors Delegate, a member of the Seneca Nation CIA, Athletic Commission, and Caneadea Day Planning Committee. Christian is also an elected member of the Salamanca City School Board of Education. His passion for youth development is just as strong, as he dedicates his time to coaching hockey, lacrosse, and football, shaping the next generation both on and off

UB Department of Indigenous Studies Students Tour Gakwi:yo:h Farms

March 8, 2025 | Repost from Gakwi:yo:h Farms FB Earlier this month, Jason Corwin, Onöndowa'ga:', Deer Clan, Clinical Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies & Director of Undergraduate Studies for UB Department of Indigenous Studies program along with his Indigenous studies students from the University at Buffalo visited Gakwi:yo:h Farms. GF staff members Allen & Graham showed them how to make maple sugar, students were given a tour of the farm and treated to corn soup for lunch. They were also given a presentation on tree grafting by Allen. Nya:wëh Jason, Allen & Graham for all you do!

Carney, Waterman to be honored at St. Bonaventure’s 165th Commencement

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y., March 11, 2025 — Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., the 20th president of St. Bonaventure, and Seneca artist Carson Waterman will receive honorary doctorates at the university’s 165th Commencement Exercises May 18 in Reilly Center Arena. Waterman has been a cultural icon in the Seneca Nation since 1975 when he joined the staff at the newly opened Seneca Iroquois National Museum on the Allegany Reservation in Salamanca. He served as exhibit designer, illustrator and artist. A member of the Snipe Clan and a graduate of Gowanda High School, Waterman studied at Cooper School of Art in Cleveland. Upon graduation, he

Native American Studies Program Hosts Filmmaker for Screenings, Q&A

March 17, 2025 | oswego.edu SUNY Oswego’s Native American studies program hosted up-and-coming Seneca filmmaker Caleb Abrams for screenings and a Q&A on Thursday, March 27th. “I have used his film ‘Remembering the Removal (Kinzua Dam and Forced Seneca Relocation)’ on a number of occasions in my ANT356: ‘History of the Haudenosaunee’ class,” said Michael Chaness, an assistant professor of anthropology and director of the Native American studies program. “It is terrific!” The March 27 event also featured Abrams’ new work “Haudenosaunee: People of the Longhouse,” commissioned by the American Museum of Natural History, and excerpts from his new short film "Burning of

Nation-to-Nation Red Ribbon Skirt Exchange

NAIWA members -Who would like to participate in the ribbon skirt exchange? Seven Dancers Coalition will once again be doing a red ribbon skirt exchange in honor of National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness Day on May 5th. Skirts are due by April 11th, 2025.  For more information contact 716-201-1421 or email sam@seven-dancers.com.

Beaded Bird Workshop Opportunities!

Join us for a special Beaded Birds workshop with Barb Thomas! Learn the art of traditional Haudenosaunee beadwork in a free, hands-on class. Erie County: April 9, 16, 23, 30Niagara County: April 10, 17, 24, May 15:30pm - 8:30pm Limited to 10 participants per county! Call Arriana, Colleen, or Dakota at 716-874-2797, ext. 334 to register. Don’t miss out on this creative cultural experience!