Tribal Member Vies For Collins Town Justice

Sylvia L. Jock (“Beege”), Turtle Clan from the Cattaraugus Territory is running for Collins Town Justice on November 3, 2026. Sylvia was first appointed to office as a Peacemaker Judge in Nov. 2016 and then ran for the public office in November 2017 and was elected to a four year term. She then ran for Court of Appeals Judge and was successful but after serving two years on the appellate bench she decided to return to the trial court and ran again for Peacemaker in 2023 and was successful again. She is presently the administrative Peacemaker judge and have been on

Dr. Lori V. Quigley Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at NIEA

Seneca Media & Communications Center | October 8, 2026 At the 57th Annual National Indian Education Association Conference, Dr. Lori V. Quigley (Wolf Clan) was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award presented at this year’s Awards Ceremony. Across 40 years in education, Dr. Lori V. Quigley has served as a teacher, university president, professor, and advocate for Indigenous students and families. Her work has advanced Native education, Seneca language initiatives, and a fuller understanding of the history of Native American boarding schools. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Dr. Quigley!

Seneca Youth Dancers at 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show

The Seneca Youth Dancers lit up the stage during the National Indian Education Association Convention and Trade Show. All members are students at the Salamanca City Central School District ranging from grades K-12. Not only do they perform locally but nationally as well. The Salamanca City Central School District funds field trips and travel for these students to educate their peers about their culture and traditions. They also get to showcase their amazing talents as dancers and singers. Many members also dance in competitions, powwows, and singing contests. They are already champions and professionals. Coordinators Aaron Miller, Chandler Cooper, Hilton

Indigenous People’s Day at RMSC

By News10NBChttps://www.whec.com/top-news/indigenous-peoples-day-columbus-day-celebrations-around-rochester/ Local communities celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. The Rochester Museum and Science Center hosted an Indigenous People’s Day celebration Monday afternoon. The event honored Native American history with displays, vendors and food. Activities included creating suspension bridges, highlighting the engineering from Inka, Quechua and Aymara Indigenous groups, and testing out the Navajo codes created during the 20th century. Artists showed how groups used natural elements to weave bowls and jewelry and build boats and bridges, while a parade highlighted traditional music and dancing. Rochester Knighthawks players Zed Williams and Jake Piseno attended the event to meet with fans and represent Seneca

Bonaventure University Honors Indigenous Peoples Day

Repost from St. Bonaventure University As a Franciscan university, we are called to honor the communities with whom we share our home and build relationships rooted in respect and understanding. On Indigenous Peoples Day, we embrace that calling as we honor Indigenous peoples, especially our Seneca neighbors, on whose ancestral homelands St. Bonaventure University stands. Our longstanding relationship with the Seneca Nation of Indians is a meaningful part of our university community. From the Seneca Nation flag flying on campus to our shared land acknowledgment, we are grateful for the friendship, mutual learning and connections that continue to grow. Today, we celebrate the

Native American Heritage Month Celebration and Special Dedication to Cristine Huff

For the past 10 years, the Anderson-Lee Library in Silver Creek has dedicated programming each November to celebrating Native American Heritage Month. What began a decade ago as an idea shared by the late Cristine Huff and fellow library staff has grown into a much-loved community tradition. From the beginning, one of the most important parts of the program has been the opportunity to build relationships and collaborate with members of the Seneca Nation. This year’s celebration will be especially meaningful as we gather not only to honor Native American heritage and culture, but also to remember and celebrate Cristine and

Meet Dallin Maybee — Chair of the 2027 First Peoples Festival Art Market Committee

Reposted from First Peoples Festival | October 6, 2026 We are honored to introduce Dallin Maybee, an accomplished Northern Arapaho and Seneca artist, attorney, educator, public speaker, and performer, who is Chair of the 2027 First Peoples Festival Art Market Committee. Raised on the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation in Western New York, Dallin comes from a family with a strong tradition of Native arts and beadwork. His own artistic work includes beadwork, ledger-style artwork, and contemporary pieces exploring Native identity, culture, and the connection between tradition and contemporary life. Dallin’s artwork has received national recognition, including Best of Show at the

UNITY Earth Ambassador Northeast Regional Gathering: Moving Forward & Making an Impact!

Repost from United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. Fb Participants continued their journey of learning, leadership, and environmental stewardship with a nature walk at Allegany State Park, youth environmental project presentations, and a recognition ceremony. Through reflection, collaboration, and shared commitments, participants celebrated their growth and strengthened their dedication to protecting Mother Earth and creating positive change in their Tribal communities. Local Senecas in the chapter include Cordelia Haring, Jade Miller, Clara Miller, and Celina Miller. A special thank you to our generous sponsors and partners, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Bezos Family Foundation, and Seneca Resorts & Casino, for supporting our youth

There’s Oil In Them There Hills…a Blast from the Past

The first discovery of oil in America by European settlers occurred here near Cuba, New York in 1627. The oil spring is located near the spillway end of Cuba Lake on the Oil Springs Reservation, Allegany County, New York where oil oozes from the earth’s crust as commonly found throughout the region. This is the site of the famed spring described by the Franciscan Missionary Joseph De La Roche D’Allion in 1627, the first recorded mention of oil on the North American Continent. The use of oil discovered by the native nations throughout our oil region dates back many, many

Grand Opening of the Geraldine Memmo Center for Wound Care at Buffalo General Medical Center

Reposted From Seneca Media & Communications | Seneca Diabetes Foundation Seneca Nation officials, Kaleida Health, and the Seneca Diabetes Foundation proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Geraldine Memmo Center for Wound Care at Buffalo General Medical Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday afternoon. This new Center, made possible by the generous support of the Seneca Diabetes Foundation, is dedicated to providing advanced, patient-centered care for those with complex and non-healing wounds. Located on the first floor of Buffalo General, the Center offers specialized treatment options for diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections, and more—helping patients heal, recover, and improve their

Longhaus of Lone is Now Holding Classes

Stop in at Longhaus Of Lone on 75 Main Street, Salamanca. Regular business hours are Wed to Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Follow us on Facebook/fayelonedesigns for updates to hours. Ribbon Shirt making. Class # 1. Saturday Oct 10 from 10 am. to 4 p.m. $90 class fee includes pattern, supplies (fabric, interfacing, ribbon, snaps, if you need them), and lunch. You will get an email with a measurement guide to fill out and bring to class. You will learn how to adjust your pattern to fit. Bring your own machine or sign up to use a class machine. You

Haudenosaunee History and Culture Find A Place Inside Highmark Stadium

Buffalo Toronto Public Media | By Ryan Zunner | Published September 22, 2026 at 3:14 PM EDT Seneca artist Caleb Abrams guides guests through the display he constructed at Highmark Stadium. It not only includes factual text, but motifs to Seneca beadwork and porcupine needlework. Dotted along the walls of the new Highmark Stadium are art displays that tell the story of Western New York’s rich history and culture. Among them is a panel completed by Seneca Nation artist Caleb Abrams. The display aims to connect visitors and locals alike to the Haudenosaunee communities that call the region home. “I really think that

Working & Winning Together to Make a Splash at New York Fashion Week!

Reposted from Seneca Gaming Corporation As fashionistas from around the world descended on NYC September 10 to 15 for New York Fashion Week, Seneca Resorts & Casinos’ 4th Annual Indigenous Fashion Show had center stage on one of Time Square’s video billboards! Promotion videos for this event our event ran every 4 minutes on Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets, alongside ads for some of the world’s most prestigious designers. Additionally, three of the designers featured in our Indigenous Fashion Show showcased their fashions during the Indigenous New York Fashion Week: Karlene Familo of the Seneca Nation, Kehala Smith of Kreations by Kehala,

Help Needed with Fertility Fundraiser

My name is Simone Elizabeth Carpenter. I am an enrolled Seneca Nation member originally from Buffalo, New York. My husband Chrisly and I are beginning our fertility journey and hoping for the opportunity to grow our family. Becoming a mother means so much to me and reaching out for support is a deeply personal step. We are currently trying to conceive, and I have chosen Brown Fertility in Jacksonville, Florida, for my fertility consultation and care. We are raising funds to help cover the consultation, fertility testing, travel for appointments, and any treatment that may be recommended after my evaluation. This

Haring Lacrosse Art Acquires Permanent Display at Buffalo Museum of Science

Reposted from Rodney Haring | September 26, 2026 With gratitude, we’re proud to share that the “Powerhouse of Life”, a lacrosse art story stick by Haring Lacrosse Art, has been acquired for permanent display at the Buffalo Museum of Science’s new Science Stadium exhibit! Equally meaningful, our film Wisdom in the Wood, developed in collaboration with Roswell Park’s Health Communications Shared Resources is part of this new exhibit, sharing the Indigenous science, artistry, engineering, and generations of knowledge behind traditional wooden lacrosse stick making. Congratulations to the Buffalo Museum of Science on this exciting new permanent exhibit! Explore our art: www.haringlacrosseart.com