3rd Annual Seneca Caneadea Field Day

Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, July 5, 2025 This special event celebrates the shared history of the town’s residents and the Seneca Nation honoring the ancestors who lived on this land over 200 years ago. The day will feature native dance performances, lacrosse exhibitions, museum exhibits, hands-on children’s activities, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and new this year - a focus on the agricultural history of our community. Join us for an educational day of activities on historic Seneca lands! When: Saturday, July 5, 2025Time: 10am-4pmWhere: Caneadea Town Park, Houghton, NY FREE ADMISSION! Pay to park.

Six Nations Agricultural Society: Upcoming Golf Fundraiser

Indian Village at the New York State Fair Submitted by Mary Jacobs The Six Nations Agricultural Society is asking you to consider being a sponsor at our 7th Annual Golf Fundraiser to benefit the New York State Fair Indian Village. This event will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club in Lewiston, NY. Contributions will assist with provisions needed to operate during the fair, and the conservation of the village. Established in 1924 with the purpose of promoting agriculture to Haudenosaunee territories in NY State, the society began operating the Indian Village at the NY State

BYU Law Professor Honors Ancestors and Advocates for Tribal Rights

Prof. Steele is the editor of the 2024 Native American law handbook June 11, 2025 | By Melissa Jenson | news.byu.edu Pictured above: Michalyn Steele - Photo by Abby Shelton/BYU Photo With 574 tribes, countless treaties and evolving court decisions, Native American law can be a complex maze. BYU law professor Michalyn Steele has spent her career helping navigate that maze in defense of Native rights and sovereignty. Steele’s expertise has led to her appointment as executive editor of the 2024 edition of Cohen’s Handbook of Federal Indian Law. More than just a book, Cohen’s Handbook is considered the “bible” of Native law and

He survived the Thomas Indian School. Now 85, his story is to join hundreds in Library of Congress

June 4, 2025 | By Noelle E.C. Evans | wxxinews.org Pictured above: Oral historian Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnel, left, stands with Seneca elder Elliott Tallchief. More than half a century after the Thomas Indian School closed, local remaining Native American survivors of the institution are telling their stories as part of a national oral history project. The school, on the Seneca Cattaraugus Territory east of Lake Erie, was one of hundreds across the United States responsible for forced assimilation of Native American children. Unlike federal Indian boarding schools, Thomas was run by the state of New York for most of its history, and predates the first

Iroquois Genealogy Society News

We have been busy the last few months. We have some fascinating family presentations for the rest of the year. At our May meeting, we interviewed three elders from the Cattaraugus Territory: Maria Corwin, Joyce (Maybee) Gates and Jean (Parker) Jemison. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed hearing their stories of their life growing up, going to school and of course some genealogy family info. It was a lively conversation with a lot of laughs! Our June meeting was extremely informative. Jare Cardinal talked about the Senecas and the Salamanca Railroads. She provided us with a list of men who worked on various railroads and

Ely S. Parker Commemoration Ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery

May 30, 2025 | Repost from The Buffalo History Museum FB page & Forest Lawn FB page Ely S. Parker Commemoration Ceremony at Forest Lawn CemeteryMay 30, 2025 | Repost from The Buffalo History Museum FB page & Forest Lawn FB page On the morning of May 30, 2025, Buffalo History Museum Executive Director Melissa N. Brown joined Congressman Tim Kennedy, Buffalo’s Interim Mayor Chris Scanlon, and Museum Board Member Melissa Parker Leonard—founder of 7th Gen Cultural Resources—gathered for a powerful tribute to Ely S. Parker. A proud Seneca, Civil War veteran, and the first Native American Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Parker’s legacy

Niagara University Launches New Exhibit on former Thomas Indian School

June 13, 2025 | Repost from spectrumlocalnews.com The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University has launched a new exhibit exploring the horrific history of Native American boarding schools that were unknown to most until a few years ago. “This exhibition is about community, told by community, and supported by community.” Through paintings, ceramics, photographs, digital works, and video, We Were At the School. We Were There. We Remember. maps ancestral pain and radical resilience, while offering pathways for remembrance and healing," Haynes said. "We Were At the School. We Were There. We Remember." features works from Peter B. Jones, Samantha Jacobs, Luanne Redeye,

Remember When?

School Life: 1961-1962Grade Four-Five - Allegany Indian School Submitted by Win Bowen The pictured posted below was brought in by Win Bowen of the Allegany Territory, complete with photo identification. It is of grades 4-5, 1961-1962, at the Allegany Indian School. Who remembers this time, back in 1961-1962? Check it out! Nya:wëh, Win for sharing this with the readership. Enjoy.

Red Jacket and General Lafayette

June 18, 2025 | Repost from Iroquois Post 1587 FB Page On June 4, 2025, Iroquois Post 1587 American Legion color guard, took part in Grand entry, representing the Seneca Nation and Veterans during a series of reenactment events in recognition of a historical meeting between Chief Red Jacket and General Lafayette in Buffalo, NY, marking the 200th anniversary of their encounter after the Revolutionary War in 1825. Seneca Nation members Al George, portrayed Chief Red Jacket along with Jake George and Ronald Cook as his interpreters for the time period. Originally RED JACKETs peace medal was given to him by George Washington

Cornell Receives Grant Money to Study “Seneca Drums”

June 2, 2025 | By Mathew Adams | Repost from 607newsnow.com ITHACA, NY – Big Red researchers will set out to solve the “Seneca Drums” mystery. Cornell University and SUNY ESF have received nearly $13,000 in state funding to study holes found at the bottom of Seneca Lake. They’re trying to determine if the release of gas and chemicals can explain the loud booming sounds heard for centuries, and if so, how they affect water quality. Described as distant cannon fire, and with no shortage of theories, settlers first learned of the drum legend from the native Iroquois, who believed it was a

News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus TerritorySunday worship service – 9 a.m. Submitted by Marilyn Anderson June will soon be history and the memories of sweet, juicy strawberries picked fresh in the field will carry us through until next year. June was also filled with celebrations: Father’s Day, Kindergarten and high school graduations. Congratulations and prayers to the graduates and their families for continued success. July has two Native celebrations that bring us all together – the Veteran’s Pow Wow and the Ganondagan Festival. At these events we get to enjoy Native “cuisine”, buy crafts, dance and most importantly visit with each

Susie Abrams Fundraiser

Help Her Raise: A Lift Toward Independence Susan had an accident at home while saving her husband from dying as he fell down a flight of stairs. She damaged both her knees, had emergency surgery, and is unable to independently walk. The doctors said it would take a year for her to heal and walk normally again. Provided she heals properly, she'll need to be eligible for knee replacement surgery. She is seeking help for a chairlift, and other modifications to make her home handicap accessible. Stop out and show your support at her upcoming fundraiser! To