23rd U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo will be at SUNY Fredonia

A literary legend is coming to campus — and you won’t want to miss this rare opportunity! Mark your calendar for April 2nd!  23rd U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo will be joining us on the SUNY Fredonia campus for a poetry reading on April 2nd, 5 p.m. at Rosch Recital Hall. This exciting event is made possible by The Williams Distinguished Visiting Professorship and the Mary Louise White Visiting Writers Series. Reserve your FREE tickets by stopping at SUNY Fredonia Box Office M, W, F from 9:00 am-3:00 pm, calling the box office at 716 673-3501, or using online ticketing at fredonia.edu/tickets. You

Beyond the Betrayal:

Beyond the Betrayal: Decades After a Displacement, Seneca Nation Seeks A Voice in the Future of the Kinzua Dam Part 2 Article for SN Newsletter. Pittsburgh Post Gazette. By Stephana Ocneanu Pictured above: [Water is ejected from the Kinzua Dam on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.(Giuseppe LoPiccolo/Post-Gazette)] Among the lands flooded was the Cornplanter Tract — the last remaining piece of recognized tribal land in Pennsylvania, granted to Seneca Chief Cornplanter in the late 18th century. When the reservoir filled, that tract disappeared beneath the water. Bruce Abrams was 17 when his family was forced out of the home that his father built in Red

Senecas Presenting at the UB Storytellers Conference

Other presenters : Cultural Revilization Through Engaging Community Involvement at the Stanely Huff Heritage Center - Samantha Jacobs, Kachine Lay, Cami Jones & Lauren Huff. Click on the files below to enlarge.

SCCSD Title VI Indigenous Parent Committee (IPC) Meeting

If you have not been able to attend an Indigenous Parent Committee meeting at Salamanca Schools, now is a great time! We we will be focusing on the upcoming 2026-2027 School year grant cycle, Title VI grant objectives, and Indigenous education and awareness development. Next meeting to be held April 8th, 2026 from 5-6pm at the Salamanca City CSD High School, LGI Also, don't forget to check out the Seneca Youth Dancers at the High School Library on March 12th from 6-7pm!

News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | PO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168 At Four Corners we will be celebrating Easter with various special services - Palm Sunday – Sunday March 29 – 9 a.m. – This is the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem and was hailed as the Prince of Peace. Little did anyone know what was going to happen in the days to come. Maundy Thursday Service – Thursday, April 2 – 7 p.m. – Maundy Thursday is observed on the day before Good Friday. Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus last meal with his disciples and the first communion ritual.

Forest Service U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Allegheny National Forest. Forest Service News Release. Allegheny National Forest Spring Prescribed Fire Plan (Warren, Pa., March 6, 2026) - Allegheny National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this spring, pending required approvals. This work is estimated to begin between April 1 and May 15, as weather conditions allow. Prescribed fire reduces wildfire risk and minimizes potential environmental, economic, and public health impacts. These operations can be used to reduce hazardous fuels, improve ecological health and manage habitat. Prescribed fires planned for the area include: 129 acres near Pleasant Drive, 5.5 miles southwest of Warren.2,044 acres just south of Tracy Ridge Recreation Area

Salamanca Third Graders Tap Into Tradition With Seneca Nation’s ‘Lorax’

SALAMANCA — Earlier this month, Salamanca’s third-grade students bundled up and braved the cold for a hands-on learning experience that connects science, culture and tradition. Christopher Jimerson of the Seneca Nation Conservation Department — fondly known as the “Lorax” — visited Prospect Elementary School to teach students the art and respect of tapping sugar maple trees. Jimerson shared his knowledge of identifying sugar maple trees and demonstrated how to tap them properly and respectfully to collect sap. His visit helps kick off the school’s annual Maple Project, an exciting tradition allowing students to experience the full process of maple syrup production while

Gakwi:y:oh Farms Links Sap Harvest To Seneca Foodways

Maple Syrup As Food Sovereignty [Repost from Buffalo Spree By Lauren Newkirk Maynard; Photos by Tribe Up North, Lydia Gallagher Mar 2, 2026] Springtime maple production is underway. Skirting the Cattaraugus Indian Territory in southern Erie County, the hamlet of Taylor Hollow is home to Gakwi:y:oh Farms—pronounced GAK-wee-oh—a fifty-acre, Native American farm run by the Seneca Nation. This time of year, it hums with maple production, a vital part of Gakwi:y:oh Farms’ commitment to the Indigenous cultural and economic heritage of the Seneca, one of the six tribes of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. “Our mission is to help our people reclaim our agricultural roots and

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Update

12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Happy Easter! Bunnies and eggs are nice, but Easter is really about Jesus Christ dying on the cross for all of mankind and rising again three days later! It’s an incredible gift of everlasting life…. if only we believe and follow Him. We invite you and your family to join us at Easter (Resurrection) Sunday. The choir will sing a beautiful number called “One Magnificent Morning!” Sunday Service times:Adult & Teen Bible study: 10:00 AMMorning Worship & Junior Church for ages 4-9: 11:00 AM(Watch livestream on Facebook under Glenn Bloom’s profile @ 11:00 AM!)

Stitching Heritage into Every Thread!

[Repost from Gowanda Central School District Facebook Page] Language is so much more than just words - it’s the culture we carry and the traditions we wear! Our Seneca language students are proving that this week by trading their notebooks for needles and thread. When Ms. Seneca reached the clothing unit in her curriculum, she and the Director of the Title VI Education Program Ms. Golden had a brilliant brainstorm: instead of just talking about regalia, why not actually MAKE it? The classroom was buzzing with focus today as students moved from practicing stitches on paper to crafting the real deal. The girls

Connecting Community and Culture Through Art:

A Look at Obama Presidential Center Artist Marie Watt Dive into the dynamic world of artist Marie Watt and her collaboration with Nick Cave for the Obama Presidential Center. [Excerpt from Stories on The Obama Foundation website. View full article at www.obama.org] Marie Watt’s work invites people to look, listen and feel. She’s the creator of Blanket Stories — sculptures made of hundreds of blankets thrifted and given to her by friends — and Sky Dances Light – a hanging installation made of tin jingles that celebrate the Ojibwa legacy of the Jingle Dress Dance — and now she’s one of the Obama

Red House Memorial Chapel

Jesus said, "I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE, NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME. " (John 14:6) Independent bible believing fellowship.Worship time Sundays; 10:30amFor ministry Info: (716)945-5607 Red House Memorial Chapel8077 East Loop Road, Jimersontown, Salamanca, NY 14779

Silver Creek Central School District taps Maple Trees

[Repost from Silver Creek Central School District Facebook – 3/3/2026] Middle and high school Seneca Language students, along with the Horticulture class, headed outside to learn about tapping maple trees to make maple syrup. The classes headed to the edge of the school property with special guest Allen Gage, assistant director at Gakwi:yo:h Farms, who taught the students how to identify and properly tap a maple tree. In addition to being a tasty breakfast condiment, maple syrup is also considered medicinal in the Seneca Culture for dispelling the winter blues as spring arrives, according to High School Seneca Teacher Anne Tahamont. The students

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, April 29,

Want to Learn How to Garden This Spring?

Repost from Salamanca City Central School District FB If gardening is on your spring to-do list, here’s a great opportunity to get started! Join the FREE NYS Seed to Supper (S2S) Beginning Gardening Classes hosted in the Salamanca City Central School District. The Seed to Supper program is designed for adults who want to learn how to grow their own food while gardening on a budget. It’s also a great way to connect with others in the community and build relationships with fellow gardeners and local partners. Dates: Tuesday evenings — April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, and 19Time: 6:00–7:30 PM