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The Indigenous Futures Survey is now open until August 24th! The Indigenous Futures Survey is open and looking for enrolled Citizens of Tribal Nations to help shape the future of Indian Country. Share your insights and priorities on everything from civic engagement and voting to racism and representation. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/IFS-2025

Faithkeeper School New Moon Festival & Market

We at The Faithkeeper Language Nest invite you to our upcoming event - New Moon Festival & Market, to be held August 23rd, 2025 from 10am-4pm at the Faithkeeper School (1431 W. Perimeter Rd., Steamburg, NY 14783). Currently accepting vendor applications. Just scan the QR code on the flyer below or call the school at 716-354-2219 for details. School & Medicine Trail ToursFoodVendorsFace PaintingYouth Smoke Dance Contest - Starts at 1pmDunk Dank50/50 Raffle Calling on volunteers, friends and family of The Faithkeeper Montessori & Language Nest. We are looking for help getting flyers /donation requests out. We have a large area to

7th Generation Operation Event at UB

Indigenous Students Gain Hands-on Look at Health Care August 5, 2025 | Repost from medicine.buffalo.edu Pictured above: From left, medical student volunteers Maeanna Merrill and Humberto Molina, and event co-founders Amanda Bahgat and Frank Wolfe. Indigenous middle school, high school and college students got a varied and detailed hands-on look at health care careers during the third annual 7th Generation Operation event at the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Presented by the Jacobs School and the Seneca Nation Education Department, the event hosted 64 students, the majority of whose tribal heritage is 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 to help, just call to inquire! If you're interested in purchasing a new banner, see 2025 Banner Application below:

House For Sale

Allegany Territory: 316 Broad St., Salamanca This beautiful ranch style home could be yours, which includes 4 bedrooms, 4 car garage, black top driveway, large lot., and much more! Cash deal only! Call Ross Ledsome at 716-378-4342 for more information. Serious inquires only.

Indigenous Spirit Dance Group Undergoes Name Change

They are now called Gaëni:yo’s, Singers & Dancers Reposted courtesy of Marty Jimerson, Jr. The Indigenous Spirit Dance Group will be undergoing a name change and the new name will be called, Gaëni:yo’s, Singers & Dancers. Gaëni:yo’s, pronounced “Guy - Knee - Yos “ which refers to “Good Songs”. I felt this is more appropriate. Haudenosaunee Songs & Dances are considered “Good medicine” & helps lifts the spirits & brings that spiritual & positive energy & vibes. Graphics credit: Brad Jimerson. Interested in bookings, feel free to DM Marty through his Linkedin Profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-jimerson-jr-919b19131/.

Upcoming Blood Drive

Sponsored by SMADD, In Loving Memory of Jeanette Lay Please join Connect Life and friends & family of Jeanette Lay for a blood drive in her memory on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1pm until 5pm at the Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Community Center, 12767 Rt. 438, Irving, NY 14081. Just one blood donation can help to enhance or save the lives of 3 people in our WNY community! As a way to give back to our community that has given so much to us, we ask that you please sign-up to donate blood to save lives in honor of Jeanette Lay. This

Tribal Sovereignty and the Federal Trust Relationship

Presented by the Department of Indigenous Cancer Health Grand Rounds L to R: Dean Seneca, Dallin Maybee, Rodney Haring, Todd Gates, Rory Wheeler. (Photo courtesy of Dean Seneca) Protecting Sovereignty, Honoring the Trust This powerful event featuring Dallin Maybee, JD (Seneca/Arapaho) a nationally respected Native American legal expert specializing in tribal sovereignty, treaty law, and the federal trust responsibility (www.narf.org) along with Chair of the Roswell Park, Department of Indigenous Cancer Health, Rodney Haring, PhD, who contributed to the conversation and dialogue was held Friday, August 1st. Maybee and Haring spoke on legal foundations that uphold our Nations’ rights — from the sacred

Salamanca City Central School District Back to School Picnics

Prospect Back to School Picnic Save the Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 5-6:30pmWelcome Back Prospect Students and Families! Please join us for the Prospect Elementary Back to School Picnic. All Prospect Families are welcome! Seneca Intermediate & High School Welcome Back Picnics Save the Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 5-6:30pm. All Seneca Intermediate & HS Families are welcome!

Student Spotlight: Ja:göh Merle Watt III!

July 23, 2025 | Repost from SCCSD FB This summer, two of our incredible students from the Salamanca City Central School District, Merle Watt III and Zoe Alvarez-Fluent, were selected to attend an all-expense-paid Entrepreneurship Camp in North Carolina! This is a huge accomplishment and marks the second year in a row that Salamanca High School has been represented at this prestigious camp! Check out their final presentations at the link below:Merle’s group: starts at 54:50Zoe’s group: starts at 1:05:00Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJL1L3CeYVA We are SO proud of you— keep leading the way! Merle is the son of the late Merle Watt, Jr. of Ohi:yo’ and Alison

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

Call for Applications: 2026 OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme

Are you an Indigenous advocate passionate about human rights and eager to deepen your knowledge of the UN system? The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Indigenous Fellowship Programme — a unique opportunity for Indigenous persons to gain hands-on training in international human rights mechanisms and strengthen their advocacy for their communities. Training Period: June/July 2026 (4 weeks in Geneva)Languages Offered: English, Spanish, French, PortugueseSupport Provided: Return airfare, living expenses, and basic health insurance Who can apply?• Must be Indigenous• Supported by an Indigenous organization or community• Committed to sharing knowledge upon return•

SBU Student in Oxford Program Delivers Blessing in Seneca

July 29, 2025 | Repost from sbu.edu Students in St. Bonaventure University’s prestigious Oxford program were part of a small but historic moment last week when student Alyssa Perkins delivered the opening blessing at the weekly banquet at Trinity College in an indigenous American language. Perkins, an Inclusive Childhood and Early Childhood Education major from Salamanca, delivered the blessing in the Seneca language. She is a first descendant of the Seneca Nation. At Trinity, the blessings offered before and after each meal are called graces. “For the first time in 470 years of this university’s existence, the grace has been delivered in Seneca,” Mike

Safe Travels!

Submitted by Diana Maybee Tim Mohawk, Robbie John and Scotty Patterson are on their way to Wounded Knee Standing Rock and Sturgis. Wishing you all safe travels and see yah soon!

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)