Beyond the Betrayal:

Decades After a Displacement, Seneca Nation Seeks A Voice in the Future of the Kinzua Dam Part 1 Article for SN Newsletter. Pittsburgh Post Gazette. By Stephana Ocneanu The hulking structure on the Allegheny River upended the reservation six decades ago. The Army Corps and Seneca leaders are aiming to forge a better partnership. Maurice “Moe” John made a promise to his father (pictured above). Now a councillor in Seneca Nation, he was just 12 years old, sitting on a hillside above a valley in Onoville, N.Y, in 1961. The two watched as bulldozers dragged thick chains through their reservation near the Pennsylvania border, more

News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | PO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168Sunday Worship Service – 9 a.m. March 29 is Palm Sunday. This is a day when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey which represented humility. He was being honored as a man of great spiritual strength and hope for a better future. At Four Corners and many other churches, palm branches are distributed on this day as a reminder of Jesus humanity, humility, strength and love for one another. Please join us at Four Corners for this special service. Continue to pray for healing in our communities.

Rematriated Voices Public Screening

We are pleased to announce our first-ever Rematriated Voices public screening at the WCNY PBS Station in Syracuse, New York on March 31st at 5:30 PM. This marks an important milestone for Rematriated Voices. For the first time, we are opening our doors to the community for an in-person screening experience centered on dialogue, education, and access to Indigenous knowledge shared by thought leaders, educators, and authors. Rematriated Voices Screening Series: Building a movement, one event at a time. This gathering is about amplifying Rematriated Voices and creating intentional space for meaningful connection. We hope this series opens doors to weaving new relationships,

Wahda’, Giving Thanks and Renewing Mother Earth

Traditionally, it is our duty to give thanks to the maple tree also known as “wahda’” with a yearly ceremony in early spring at the turn of the Wahda’ moon. Hodinohshon:nih also give thanks to wahda’ through Ganonyok, the Thanksgiving Address recited at the opening and closing of ceremonies and gatherings. Hawe:’öh ‘ëgëödadogëök dëtkanigae’se:k neh yöëdza’geh. Da: ‘onëh dih ‘ëswe:he:k ‘ëdwajë:nö:ni’ sga:d hëdwa:yë:’ ‘ögwa’nigöë’ dëdwanö:nyö:’ neh wahda’. Da:ne’hoh niyo’dë:ök ‘ögwa’nigöë’. Translation: He intended that there should be a certain tree to give sap here on earth. And so now, we will give it all our thought and carefully give thanks to

Bowling with NACS

Join us in March for a bowling fundraiser that also celebrates the arrival of Spring. Set aside the afternoon of Sunday, March 22, 2026, to join us at Manor Lanes in Tonawanda for this family-friendly event.

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Update

12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Come to Movie Night! Saturday, February 21st at 6:00 PM Soul on Fire will be showing in the fellowship hall! This film is based on the true story and best-selling book On Fire by John O’Leary. Find out how a 9-year-old boy survives burns covering 100% of his body with the help of his family, faith, and community. Actors John Corbett and William H. Macy star in this powerful, uplifting feature. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the

Gowanda Middle School 5th Grade Star Students Shine!

5th Grade Star Students for January 2026! These Panthers were selected by their teachers for their kindness, perseverance, and dedication to their school community. Help us celebrate: Justine PrintupA’Mora Brooks [Repost from Gowanda Central School District]

SCCSD Students Receive Cultural Lesson & A treat

[Repost from Salamanca City Central School District] The Salamanca NACT recently treated our students to homemade frybread the week before midwinter break, making it a special and meaningful experience for all. This event was especially heartfelt because it is Ms. Cooke’s last year, and she wanted to give back to the students in a memorable way. Along with enjoying this delicious treat, students also learned an important cultural lesson: frybread is not a traditional Indigenous food, but one that came from government commodity rations. While we may enjoy it now and then, it serves as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and

Rez Kidz Closet (RKC) is a Community Thrift Pop Up

Hosted by the Stevens Sisters Friends, family, and other community members. We look to collect “NOTHING LESS THAN ACE” items by community FOR community. KIDS ALWAYS SHOP FOR FREE. Located at the Saylor Building, 12861 NY-438 Irving, New York. *Check their Facebook page: “REZ KIDZ CLOSET” for hours as they are not set hours.

Upcoming Event at The Rockwell Museum

Repost from The Rockwell Museum Explore contemporary Native art with Hayden Haynes (Seneca Nation, Deer Clan) as he shares insights into his antler-carving practice grounded in community traditions, cultural knowledge, and storytelling. Haynes will discuss the origins, inspiration, and evolution of his craft, as well as the symbolism embedded in his work, including his “Pretendians” necklace in the Museum’s collection. He will also address the complexities surrounding the definition of Native art today and the vital role of collaborative interpretation in responsibly presenting Native American objects in museum contexts. These cultural frameworks will guide a broader conversation about revitalization efforts across

Ja:göh Leo Kettle

Onöndowa’ga, Hota:yö:nih, Ga’dägësgëö’ Territory who has been named one of the Gowanda Central School District Student Council December 2025 Students of the Month! Students are recognized for their leadership in Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, and Critical Thinking.

Salamanca City Central School District – Board of Education Election

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, district voters will elect one member to serve on the Board of Education. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will serve a five-year term from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031. Election Details:Tuesday, May 19, 2026,12:00 Noon – 9:00 p.m.Administrative Wing, Salamanca High School50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY Interested in running for the Board of Education? Candidates must be qualified voters and district residents for at least one year prior to the election.Nominating petitions (with at least 100 qualified voter signatures) must be filed with the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday,

Moccasin Making at Silver Creek Central

Repost from Silver Creek Central School District Seneca 5 students started a project that they will wear at graduation! The Seneca Language Department welcomed Sam Jacobs from the Seneca Nation, who taught the seniors and staff how to make their own moccasins. From measuring and cutting the leather to sewing the pieces together tightly, the moccasins came together throughout the day. The students also practiced their Seneca Language relating to making the moccasins. Amirya, Skyla, and Hailie will be taking it a step further and working to fully bead and decorate their moccasins for graduation.

Entrepreneurship 101: Build What You Carry with Lordina John

A 4-Week Virtual Journey + Live Market Activation. This is not just a business class. This is about building something rooted. Something intentional. Something that reflects who you are — and who you serve. Over four weeks, we will move from idea to activation:• Root the Vision• Build the Structure• Tell the Story• Sustain & Scale And then…We don’t stop at Zoom. On May 8th, participants step into a Live Market Activation & Community Dinner experience — where your vision meets visibility. This is where you:• Show up as a vendor• Share your product or service• Engage the community• Experience real-time feedback• Build confidence

NYSCA SCR Grants

[Repost from Arts Services Inc. – ASI] Ready to bring your creative project to life? ASI’s NYSCA SCR Grants are now open! Funding for artists and arts organizations in Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara Counties. Apply by March 25th. ASI’s Statewide Community Regrants program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.