White Pine Planted On Arbor Day at SBU Chosen To Honor Senecas

Repost from The Olean Star | Photo credit: St. Bonaventure Pictured above: Kevin Seneca (left), a Seneca Nation Councillor on the Allegany Territory, and Dr. David Hilmey, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at St. Bonaventure University, take part in the ceremonial planting of a white pine tree. ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University celebrated its 16th consecutive year of being a certified Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA on Friday by planting a white pine tree outside its Administration Building. The white pine was chosen to honor the Seneca Nation, upon whose ancestral land the university sits. Several members of

Little Miss Fall Festival Participants are Crowned

On Thursday, April 29, 2026, the crowning of the Lil Miss Fall Festival participants was held at the Cattaraugus Territory Seneca Fire hall with a dinner, social singing from Darelyn Spruce, Alexis Stevens and Aleah Stevens from the Newtown Lady Singers. Daphne Twoguns, Yenyahdë:h (She is Turtle clan) - crowned by her No'yeh, Charisse TwogunsA’yane Moses, Yenyahdë:h (She is Turtle clan) - crowned by her Akso:t, Becky JohnCharlotte Carry Moccasin, Gogë’ge:ga (She is Beaver clan) - crowned by her No'yeh, Katryn TarbellRemmie White, Gota:tö:nih (She is Wolf clan) - crowned by her No'yeh, Shavonne StevensJustine Printup, Yenyahdë:h (She is Turtle clan)

Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Music of the Seneca Nation inducted as part of the class of 2026! ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place at the Eastman Theater on Sunday night, April 26, 2026. It was a celebration of artistic excellence, cultural impact and community legacy. Internationally acclaimed actor and singer Taye Diggs, the La Barbera Brothers, the Pythodd Room, Music of Seneca Nation, Donna Lynne Champlin, the Skycoasters and Paul Hoeffler were inducted as part of the class of 2026. The ceremony honored the diverse musical contributions that have shaped Rochester’s cultural landscape. By honoring the Music of the Seneca Nation,

Salamanca City Central School District’s Native Lit English 12 Students Take Class Outdoors

Repost from Salamanca City Central School District Facebook Mrs. Kinney’s Native Lit English 12 students stepped beyond the classroom and into the natural world. As part of their study of abundance and reciprocity, students harvested wild onions while reflecting on the teachings from Braiding Sweetgrass and the Honorable Harvest shared by Robin Wall Kimmerer. They practiced taking only what they needed, offering gratitude, and recognizing their responsibility to care for the land. With guidance from the NACT team, this hands-on experience brought lessons of stewardship and respect to life. Moments like these remind us that learning isn’t just something we read—it’s something we

His PhD Thesis Solved A Mystery – and May Help Turn A Lake Blue Again

By Patrick Monahan – University of Pittsburgh PittWire | Photography by Tom Altany | April 21, 2026Submitted by Pamela Gifford Growing up, Eli Hall’s family often visited the Allegheny Reservoir, a man-made lake that straddles the border between Pennsylvania and New York. Driving north along the shores, they’d see blue waters, boaters, swimmers, everything you’d expect from a summer lakeshore. But following that road into the Seneca Nation of Indians’ Allegheny Reservation, they’d see the reservoir change. Gone were the boaters and swimmers and gone were the blue waters. In their place was a mess of green algae. But why? Having just earned

Energy & Water for our Future: Professional Development Workshop

Join us (Nate Drag/Sea Grant, Tara Muenz/Stroud, Don Haas/PCI, Shannon Seneca, Jason Corwin) for an engaging Teacher Workshop that blends hands-on STEM activities with the rich perspectives of Indigenous knowledge systems. Registration space limited to 15 participants from Lakeshore, Silver Creek, Gowanda, and Salamanca City Central School District. We welcome K-12 teachers from all subject areas. $750 stipend for attending the workshop (June 29 - July 1, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm). Register below by June 1, 2026! This is also open to Seneca Nation education people including afterschool programs! Register HERE!

Stronger Together: 32 Artists Reflect on Haudenosaunee Peace

March 18, 2026 | By George Payne | Repost from buffalorising.com Pictured above: Gina Maybee, Seneca, Wolf Clan For the first time in its history, the Ganondagan State Historic Site’s annual Haudenosaunee Art Show carries a unifying theme: “What is a Haudenosaunee Peace?” Kristin Asche, the lead curator of the 8th annual exhibition, sees this theme as both a lens for reflection and a challenge for artists. Kristin Asche, Onödowa’ga:’ (Seneca), Wolf Clan (pictured left), was raised in Buffalo, NY, with roots in the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation. Asche is an Interpretive Programs Assistant at Ganondagan, bringing a diverse background in

NOTICE: Iroquois Post 1587 American Legion Little League Baseball

Sge:no’! Little League baseball is starting another season as the weather continues to get nice. The field behind the legion will be active with practice and games. Please, come out and support our teams. We ask the community and parents to discuss with their children that ride 4 wheelers, UTV’s, dirt bikes and e-bikes to go around the Legion and use Legion Drive. We had a couple of incidents last year with cutting through the Legion parking lot and the Baseball fields tearing up the grass or unfortunately hitting spectators. We are looking into barriers and setting up cameras to ensure

News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | PO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168 Easter Sunday was a special Sunday when we celebrated Jesus’ resurrection. It is the most joyous day of the Christian calendar. After the service we enjoyed a delicious brunch in the fellowship hall. It was good to visit with our friends and prepare for the day’s festivities. We now look forward to spring and new growth as the weather warms up. May 10 is Mother’s Day when we honor mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and other women in our life who have provided us with guidance and love.

Collectors Ad

Submitted by Ken Skutt Good Day Everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. My name is Ken Skutt, I grew up on the Catt Rez, and I’m Beaver Clan. I spent almost 40 years in law enforcement and have been collecting tribal police items just as long. I’m looking for badges, patches, police or fire, or any kind of Seneca patch out there. I’m not looking for anything for free because I’m a collector, I pay the best prices, so if you have any around the house you’re not using or would like to sell let me know. Thank you so much for reading

Seneca Nation Meter Replacement Fact Sheet

National Grid Submitted by MacKenzie Taylor | (716) 392-4328 | mackenzie.taylor@nationalgrid.com National Grid is following suit with the other energy companies and introducing smart meters. We have a 1-page fact sheet addressing some common questions about smart meters. There is also a link on it to the National Grid landing page where the community can access a FAQ section that addresses even more questions. See fact sheet below for more information: For more information, visit ngrid.com/smartmeter.

Lylla Schindler Speaks on MMIW/P Panel at Colgate University

Seneca Nation member Lylla Schindler (Wolf Clan) had a great opportunity on April 9, 2026, to sit on an MMIW/P panel and speak at Colgate University. Lylla spoke alongside fellow women leaders Michelle Schenandoah (Oneida) and Awhenjiosta Myers (Onondaga). “I’m so proud of her. She is such a strong Seneca woman!” shared Lylla’s mother, Chrissy Schindler.