Designer Announcement

Reposted from Seeing Red Media | July 28, 2026 Introducing Karlene Familo to the 2026 Runway of Rezilience designer lineup. Emerging Seneca fashion designer from the Allegany Territory. She made her runway debut at the Seneca Niagara Indigenous Fashion Show in November 2024. She has since showcased her collections at fashion events in New York City and Canada, with one of her designs now featured in an exhibition at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo. The “Evolution” Collection embodies her self-expression and the artistic growth of her design career. This collection seamlessly combines contemporary Iroquois beadwork designs while showcasing elements such as

Aiyana Jacy Martin Raising Awareness on MMIWG2S

While Reclaiming Indigenous Visibility Through Fashion Reposted from Aiyana Jacy’s Facebook | July 30, 2026 Check out this year’s promo video for the Walk in Her Shoes Fashion Show By using fashion we aim to bring more awareness and visibility to the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women Epidemic and start conversations that will one day bring about much needed change. Walk in Her Shoes 2026 – Aiyana Jacy on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wIMq9kfSvLc?si=dbC4Ysjm7JQtDpZ Special thanks to everyone who made this video possible. I am thankful to have a team who supports this cause and who helps bring my vision to life. Collectively we work at being the

Salamanca City Central School District Back to School Picnics

For Prospect, Seneca Intermediate & High School The SCCSD Welcome Back to School Picnics will be held on the following dates: Prospect: Tuesday, August 25th at 5pm Seneca Intermediate: Wednesday, August 26th from 5-6:30pm High School: Wednesday, August 26th from 5-6:30pm

Who will share the next generation of Native American stories?

[Submitted by Chris Kelly] Vision Maker Media (VMM), the premier source of media by and about Native Americans since 1976, is funding story development and media production training for Native young people to ensure that their stories are prominent on all media platforms in the future. Funding support of up to $25,000 is now available for independent producers or Native youth organizations who are interested in training Native youth in short-format media story development and production. “Native heritage and Native perspectives must be prominent on all of today’s media platforms. For that reason, the Native Youth Media Project is one of the most

Turtle Island Tunes | Full Moon Radio

Information Gathered from Home | Turtle Island Tunes/Full Moon Radio Turtle Island Tunes/Full Moon Radio is a radio production company founded by Brett Maybee (Onönöndowa’ga’ ayë’ näh),.Specializing in creating captivating music and programming across various genres, with a focus on delivering tracks that deeply resonate with our audience. Utilizing cutting edge technology and experimental techniques, we can help bring your project to life. MAINSTREAM WITH BRETT MAYBEEAIRING ON OVER 100 AM/FM SIGNALS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA! You’ve likely never even considered it but let’s face it, without Indigenous representation there’s never been a true mainstream. This exciting offering through Native Voice One is

Seneca Youth Selected for Two Prestigious Environmental Leadership Programs

[Submitted by Rodney C. Haring, PhD, MSW] Cordelia Haring, a citizen of the Seneca Nation (Onödowá’ga:’) and a member of the Wolf Clan, has been accepted into two distinguished environmental education programs that are preparing the next generation of Indigenous leaders in conservation, fish and wildlife management, and environmental stewardship. This summer, Cordelia was selected for the National Summer Youth Practicum hosted by the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) in Estes Park, Colorado. This nationally recognized program brings together Native American and Alaska Native high school students from across the United States for an immersive week of experiential learning focused

57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show

Strength in Community: Building the Future Together Join us in Buffalo, New York, at the Buffalo Convention Center for the 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show, taking place October 7–10, 2026. Each year, this gathering brings together Native educators, students, Tribal leaders, and advocates from across the country to connect, learn, and move Native education forward together. The 2026 theme, “Strength in Community: Building the Future Together,” reflects the collective responsibility we carry to support one another, uplift our students, and shape education systems that honor sovereignty, language, and identity. Educator Day (October 7)A dedicated day for educators working in Native-serving schools and

Documentary Screening at NACS

Reposted from NACS Our IHAWP program presents “Native American Cultural Competency: Examining Historical Trauma, Residual Consequences, and Opportunities to Move Beyond Continuing Dynamics” in person on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Syracuse. Register in advance for this full-day session, with the screening of the documentary The Doctrine of Discovery and lunch included.

Homes For Sale

Allegany Territory - 10 Homes for Sale in the City of Salamanca. Rentals: 7 – One Family Homes 3 – Doubles Contact Ross @ (716) 378-4342 for more information. Looking to Sell all of them at once.

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Come and hear our guest speakers! Both men are Seneca and will share from the Word of God that will leave you refreshed and encouraged! Mike Gates on Sunday, August 16th Mark Jonathan on Sunday, August 23rd Service times are 10:00 for adult & teen Sunday School and 11:00 for morning worship! For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

WISPC 2026

World Indigenous Suicide Prevention General Registration Fees Registrations are now open for the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference 2026, hosted by Te Rau Ora at Tuurangawaewae Marae, Ngaaruawaahia, 4–6 November. In 2016, 450 of us stood together in Rotorua and endorsed the Tūramarama Declaration. A commitment that all our peoples can live well, into old age. A decade on, that kaupapa has travelled the world. In November, we gather again under the theme drawing on the enduring strength and life-giving nature of our awa. Toku awa koiora me ona pikonga he kura tangihia o te mataamuri My river of life, each curve more beautiful than

Gowanda Central School District is hiring substitutes for the 2026-27 School Year

Reposted from Gowanda Central School District | 07/28/26 Substitute teachers provide important classroom support and help maintain continuity of instruction when regular teachers are absent. This position offers a flexible schedule and valuable experience in an educational setting. Gowanda Central School District is hiring substitute cleaners. Substitute cleaners help maintain clean, safe and welcoming environments for students and staff throughout the district. This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to support the daily operations of Gowanda schools. Apply today to join the Gowanda CSD team.

2026 Fall Webinar Series Co-produced by the Indigenous Data Exchange (IDX).

Reposted from Indigenous Data Alliance | July 27, 2026 IDX builds on existing Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Data Governance networks to advance policy and practice while creating and sharing tools that support the governance of Indigenous data across research data ecosystems. Together, we’ll explore Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance through conversations with Indigenous leaders, researchers, data practitioners, policymakers, and community voices from around the world. Launching late August 2026. Webinars: HERE!Monthly newsletter sign-up!: HERE Fall 2026 IDX Webinar Series:All webinars are scheduled for Wednesday’s at 2pm PST. Full descriptions, speaker information, and registrations will be released later this summer. August 26: The Development of

Rochester Museum & Science Center Hosts Hodinöšyö:nih Continuity Artist Workshops

Attend a workshop with a featured artist from our Hodinöšyö:nih Continuity | Innovation | Resilience exhibition to dive deeper into the subject matter and connect your creative hands with knowledge. Sign up for one workshop, or all five! Where: Rochester Museum & Science Center (657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607)When: August 29, 2026, Times vary per sessionAdmission to the Museum & Science Center is included with your purchase! SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026 1-2 PM:Hayden Haynes - Seneca Nation, Deer ClanSoap CarvingJoin bone and antler carver Hayden Haynes (Seneca Nation, Deer Clan) to create your own soap carving of an eagle head for

Urban Indigenous Community Conversations Aim to Make Treatment More Accessible

Urban Indigenous Community Conversations Aim to Make Treatment for Substance Use Disorders More Accessible to Western New York’s Indigenous Population Reposted from the University of Rochester Medicine Webpage According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), American Indian/Alaska Natives (AIAN) experience the highest rates of substance use disorders (SUD) of any racial or ethnic group in the United States. This is linked to numerous individual, community, and structural risk factors, including historical trauma, and resulting in poverty and mental illness. Community stigmatization surrounding SUD is a significant barrier that hinders treatment-seeking behavior, sobriety, and ongoing recovery within AIAN populations. To