Longhaus of Lone Opens Gallery in Salamanca

Faye Lone, Tonawanda Seneca, Hawk Clan recently opened an art gallery at 75 Main Street in Salamanca, NY. Her new space serves as a combination of a fine art gallery, quilt shop, and classrooms, where she will be teaching quilting classes, sewing classes, classes on pattern making, art classes. She is excited to teach the community how to sew garments including longhouse outfits for all ages, alterations and quilts. Lone will hold “UFO Nights,” many crafters have unfinished projects lingering around that they will be able to bring for assistance to finish. Quilting classes will start with beginner techniques before advancing

2026 USA Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies Feature Seneca Hoop Dancers

I’d like to congratulate my sons, Samsoche and Micco for representing our Nation on the grand opening ceremonies stage for the 2026 Special Olympics U.S.A. Games. Your decades of hard work and dedication earned your way to one of the biggest stages to share your culture with the world! Nya:weh for sharing this grand accomplishment and moment with your family and friends. I couldn’t be more proud to be there participating with my sons and grandsons, Locv, Hvrvnwvce and Nokose. Ja:goh! Samsoche and Micco!Gönóöhgwà Sano’ëh [Submitted by Darice Sampson]

Voices of the Falls Exhibit NOW OPEN at Niagara Falls State Park

On June 18th, we proudly celebrated the ribbon-cutting of “Voices of the Falls”—a project four years in the making! In partnership with Niagara Falls State Park, this immersive new exhibit at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center brings Hodinöhsö:ni’ voices and stories to the forefront, sharing the true spirit and history of Niagara Falls with visitors from around the world. We are honored to recognize artists Carson Redeye, who contributed powerful photo imagery to the exhibit and opened the ceremony with the Ganö:nyök, and Carson Waterman, whose artwork graces the Welcome Center’s exterior. Kortney Pagan, VEMO Director, and G.

Kerry John Elected to Salamanca Board of Education

Reposted from Salamanca Press | July 16, 2026 | Photo by Kellen M. Quigley The Salamanca Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting July 7, re-electing Theresa Ray as president and Kerry John as vice president. Ray has held the position of board president since 2015 and has been a board member since 2009, when she originally began serving as vice president. John will serve as vice president for the sixth year in a row. He has been a board member since 2015. Board member Dale Colton, who was re-elected in May, was also sworn in for his third five-year

Michele & Presley Redeye Graduate from ECSO Peace Officer Academy

Erie County Sheriff’s Office | July 11, 2026 On July 11, 2026, 24 of our community members joined the ranks of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division by graduating from the Peace Officer Academy. Sheriff John Garcia and Chief Mitch Martin led the ceremony at the Erie County Fire Training Academy. Our reserve deputies go to great lengths to bolster the expertise of our Office. We are proud to welcome them to the team! Ja:goh to Michele & Presley Redeye on your accomplishment.

4th Annual Hodinöhšö:ni:h Language Conference

Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ Registration is getting close to filling up. Make sure you are signed up and have paid your registration fee or made other arrangements. You don’t want to miss out on another great conference. Over the years we’ve had a wide range of presentations ranging from interactive language games with movement, TPR, card/board games. There have been demonstrations using storytelling, song and dance, how to create speaking communities, animated ganö:nyök, and teaching linguistics without teaching linguistics. There were presentations featuring prop use, literacy, and how to start a community meal featuring language use. This year we have presentations about critical thinking in

First Annual Göishä’geh (My Breath) Lung Wellness 5K Run & Walk

On June 29, the Cattaraugus Community Center, Roswell Park’s Department of Indigenous Cancer Health, and the EDDY Bus (Early Detection Driven to You) partnered to host the first annual Göishä’geh (My Breath) Lung Wellness 5K Run & Walk. The event celebrated the gift of breath and movement while honoring Indigenous relatives affected by lung cancer, including those diagnosed, survivors, and caregivers. Nya:wëh to everyone who attended and helped make the event a tremendous success. For questions, contact Phatima Akdar at p.akdar@sni.org.

Heard Museum Guild’s 69th Annual Indian Fair Artist Applications!

Heard Museum | July 13, 2026 And the countdown begins for the Heard Museum Guild’s 69th Annual Indian Fair + Market on March 6-7, 2027! This weekend-long event on our campus in downtown Phoenix provides a unique opportunity for Indigenous artists representing 100+ Tribal Nations to showcase their work among nearly 20,000 art collectors, buyers, and enthusiasts. Apply Online Today: heard.org/fair-artists Deadline: September 7, 2026 (5 p.m. Arizona Time) Accepted artists may also enter the Indian Fair & Market Juried Competition for a chance to win the prestigious Best of Show award, cash prizes, and more.

Dr. Tassy Parker Promoted to Distinguished Professor at the University of New Mexico

Dr. Tassy Parker, PhD, RN, an enrolled citizen of the Seneca Nation and member of the Beaver Clan, has been promoted to the rank of Distinguished Professor at the University of New Mexico, effective June 24, 2026. The honor recognizes Dr. Parker’s outstanding contributions to Indigenous health, public health, medical education, research, and service to Native communities. She is the first American Indian to be promoted to the rank of Distinguished Professor at the UNM Health Sciences/School of Medicine. According to Dr. Barbara Rodriguez, UNM Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Parker was "among a select group

Six Nations Agricultural Society CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS

Cattaraugus Chapter Rules and regulations Entries in this department close on August 24th and should be transferred by the respective chairperson. Competition is open to all Haudenosaunee and their families of New York for material grown or made by the exhibitor, properly tagged with name, territory, and post office address. Items should be handed in to your VP or designated transportation person on your territory. The right to exhibit shall be determined by the board of each territory. All exhibits must be ready at opening of the fair at 10:00 A.M. on August 26th, 2026, and remain through the fair. Protest on awards must be

New York State Fair Indian Village Gets Renamed After 100 Years

Reposted from Ashley Shenandoah | June 20, 2026 On June 20, 2026, the Six Nations Agricultural Society officially changed the name of the Indian Village at the NYS Fair. Thank you everyone that came out to share this historical event with us: Fair Director Julie LaFave, Congressman Mannion, Channel NBC3, CBS5, CW6, WSYR Channel 9, WRVO 89.9., representatives from the Latino and Asian Village, the wonderful staff at the NYS Fair and our Six Nations AG members. After operating for almost 100 years as the Indian Village, we will now forever be known as the Haudenosaunee Village. [The following is an excerpt

Roswell Park Recognized by National Foundation for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Efforts

[June 15, 2026 | Reposted from Roswellpark.org] Buffalo cancer center hosts tour for Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families® Program, elected officials. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center welcomed representatives from the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families® Program, along with U.S. Representatives Tim Kennedy and Jim McGovern and a representative of the Seneca Nation of Indians, for a special visit recognizing Roswell Park’s leadership in cancer prevention, screening, early detection and community outreach. Roswell Park was honored in April with the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s prestigious Carolyn “Bo” Aldigé Visionary Award, recognizing Roswell Park’s leadership and measurable impact in advancing cancer prevention and