Photos from Nya:wëh Village at Erie County Fair & Expo 2026!

Reposted from Nya:wëh Village Facebook | August 13 at 2:07 PM Photos from the Nya:wëh Village. List of artists and crafters at work! Perry Ground, Emcee, Onondaga. Gaëni:yo’s Singers & Dancers performed on the Turtle Mound throughout the 12 days at Erie County Fair & Expo! Maurice John, Sr., jewelry/beads, Seneca Allyson Brown, beadworker/moccasins, Seneca Kimberly Cook, beadworker, Seneca Cami Jones, Potter, Seneca Suzanne Sanford, beadworker, Seneca Debbie Cooper, beadworker, Seneca Kristina Tomë, custom painter/jewelry, Seneca Kaitlynn Miller, beader/candlemaker, Seneca Cheryl Tomë, beadworker, Seneca Valerie Abrams, corn husk flowers/dolls/arrangements, Seneca Juanita Stevens, beadworker. Seneca

SWAIA Sante Fe Indian Market 2026

Shout out to the Seneca Artists who were featured at this year’s 104th SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market. Mary Jacobs – Beadwork / Quillwork | Diverse Arts Samantha Jacobs – Beadwork / Quillwork | Diverse Arts | Textiles. Received 1st Place in VIIB: Category 3202 – Boundary Kitty Hopkins – Beadwork / Quillwork | Diverse Arts Clifford C. Redeye III – Diverse Arts. Received 1st Place for VIIA 2909 Category – Non-beaded attire (not woven) for his Rez Ones. Cliff said “It was an honor to be part of the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market and to be recognized for my work was unexpected and

An Ethos of “By Us, for Us” at the Santa Fe Indian Market

Participants in this year’s edition were unafraid to express themselves outside touristic expectations of “tradition,” making work meaningful to themselves and their communities of chosen kin and allies. By Thea Quiray Tagle | August 25, 2026 SANTA FE — For Seneca artist Mary Jacobs and her daughters Kathryn Hopkins and Samantha Jacobs, beading is a multigenerational family affair. The three award-winning artists shared a booth at the Santa Fe Indian Market this month: Mary, who has shown at the Market for decades, displayed bags, earrings, and other adornments made in the traditional style of Iroquois raised beadwork, while Samantha won a first-prize

Brad Mohawk of Erie County Sheriff’s Office Receives Award

Reposted from Erie County Sheriff’s Office | August 25, 2026 On Monday (August 24, 2026) Police Services Division Deputy Brad Mohawk of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Community Engagement Team was one of several Western New Yorkers to receive the America 250 Community Hero Award from Congressman Nick Langworthy. This initiative from Rep. Langworthy’s office honors those who serve the public without seeking recognition. Since Joining the Erie County Sheriff’s Office in 2017, Deputy Mohawk has consistently gone above and beyond to strengthen trust and foster meaningful community engagement across Erie County. He has worked tirelessly to develop a productive relationship between

First American Art Magazine Featuring Members of the Seneca Nation

First American Art Magazine | August 13, 2026 Miranda Belarde-Lewis, PhD (Zuni/Tlingit) interviews Seneca Nation/Kiowa/Muscogee carver and photographer Hayden Haynes for our Summer 2026 issue. Haynes was in booth FRS 303 at the Santa Fe Indian Market. Pictured below: Hayden Haynes (Seneca Nation/Kiowa/Muscogee), “We’re in This Together,” 2022, moose antler, glass barrel beads, wampum discs, pigment. Image courtesy of the artist. You can but the First American Art Magazine Summer 2026 Issue No. 51 online as a digital copy by visiting - HERE! See pages 62-67 and the front cover. Also pictured below: Randee Spruce, Seneca, Ohi:yo’ is pictured on the front cover.

Thomas Indian School Potluck Reunion

Alumni, Alumni Descendants & Guests are invited to attend! When: Saturday, September 19th Where: Cattaraugus AOA Dining Hall Time: 11am-2pm w/lunch served at Noon What to bring: A dish to pass TIS memorabilia An auction item Questions may be directed to Loretta Cheney at 716-969-3617.

Congratulations Chasity LeRoy!

For all the Memories. Lakeshore High School.Look out Mount Union here I come.With many more Memories. Gono Ohgwa to the Moon & Back,Your Family, ♥♥

Perry Ground Coming to Artpark

Reposted from Artpark On Friday, September 18, 2026, Artpark welcomes master storyteller Perry Ground, a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, for Stories by the Fire—an immersive evening bringing traditional Haudenosaunee legends to life. Join us for a FREE Cornhusk Doll Making Workshop with Kehala Smith. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required for the workshop. Cornhusk Doll Workshop: 5:30 PM — Pre-register online Stories by the Fire: 7:00 PM FREE EVENT! When: Friday, September 18 Artpark Lower Park, near Murmuration & the Native American Peace Garden Get all the details and pre-register for the Cornhusk Doll Workshop: https://www.artpark.net/event/100206/stories-by-the-fire Bring the family, gather around

4th Annual Hodinöhšo:ni:h Language Conference!

Language speakers, teachers, learners and community members gathered at the University at Buffalo Aug. 13-14 for the 4th Annual Hodinöhšo:ni:h Language Conference. The two-day event gave attendees a chance to share ideas, learn from one another and discuss the work being done to keep Hodinöhšo:ni:h languages strong for future generations. Ja:no’s Bowen, who works with Seneca Language Teacher Support and Community Outreach, presented a workshop focused on activities language teachers can use to encourage critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving while learning a language. “Critical thinking is a useful skill to develop. It accelerates language acquisition and leads to better decision-making in all

Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festival

Allegany Territory The wait is over: the 2026 Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festival schedule is finally here, and carnival rides are back thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Seneca Nation Council! Join us October 2–4 at Jefferson Park. Check out the schedule and start planning your weekend!

Austin Named Silver Creek Dean of Students

Reposted from Dunkirk Observer | By BRADEN CARMEN | August 24, 2026 Pictured above: OBSERVER Photo by Braden Carmen Amanda Austin, center, was recently named Dean of Students at Silver Creek High School. She is pictured with Superintendent Dr. Katie Ralston, left, and High School Principal Heather Krystofiak, right. SILVER CREEK -- For nearly two decades, Amanda Austin has been one of the most dedicated members of the Silver Creek school community. Now she has another title to add to her list of roles and accomplishments with the district. Austin was recently named as the new Dean of Students for Silver Creek High

4th Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival on Onondaga Nation Land

Follow HERE for more information. FREE, OPEN TO ALL, and INDOORS SATURDAY, October 10th, 10 AM-5 PM-Indigenous Peoples' Day Festival on Onondaga Land at Tsha' Thon'nhes (Where They Play Ball) We are excited to be together with you for our 4th Indigenous Peoples' Day Festival on sovereign Onondaga Nation land, Saturday, October 10th, 10 am - 5 pm, at Tsha' Thon'nhes (The Onondaga Nation Lacrosse Fieldhouse at 3370 State Route 11A, Nedrow). Our celebration is free, open to the public, and fun for everyone. Bring your family for children's activities and use our relaxation/nursery room for a quiet space all day long. Make sure

Vendor Applications Are Now Open!

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University | August 10, 2026 The CAM Holiday Art Market is back, and we’re looking for artists, artisan makers, galleries, specialty food vendors, and local shops to join us for our Second Annual Holiday Art Market at the Castellani Art Museum. December 12–13, 202611 a.m.–3 p.m. daily Help us transform the museum into a festive marketplace filled with original artwork, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, and unique gifts—all while connecting with hundreds of holiday shoppers who value supporting local creativity. Whether you’re an emerging artist, an established maker, a boutique shop, or a specialty food vendor, we’d love to see

Third Annual Medicine Gathering Symposium

Reposted from Onkwe | August 21 at 1:00 PM We set our dates for our 3rd annual Medicine Gathering Symposium October 10 & 11 at Tsionkwanatiio. This year it will be at our community garden! The symposium is held to bring together anyone who wants to learn about healing, wellness and herbal medicines and remedies. Please keep an eye out for the event page and click that “going” option if you decide to attend! This is a public event, that means everyone is welcome. For now, there is no need to register as we only wanted to post the dates so that

Help Stop the Data Center at the Stamp Mega-Industrial Site

Reposted from NYRenews | August 18, 2026 The Tonawanda Seneca Nation has said a forceful NO! To the proposed data center near their Reservation Territory in Western NY. The STAMP mega-industrial site would pollute their water, land, air, and soundscape. Causing irreversible harm to the Nation’s homelands and way of life. The Tonawanda Seneca Nation and Sierra Club Niagara Group need help. Researching, writing, filing, and pursuing a lawsuit against the data center is expensive. Opponents have already hired their own “experts” as well as a lawyer to tie all “expert” testimony and reports together. The Genesee County Economic Development Center paid