On Wednesday, our Middle School students heard from Alyson Brown from the Child Advocate/Crime Victim Services Unit for the Seneca Nation. Students, faculty, and staff participated in Orange Shirt Day to recognize and honor Native American and Canadian children who survived the residential schools and remember those who didn’t.
September 30, 2022 | @Medaille_U. Student Development sponsored an important educational exhibit for #OrangeShirtDay, recognizing the trauma and celebrating the resiliency of Indigenous cultures. Interim President Dr. Lori Quigley (Seneca Nation, Wolf Clan member) shared personal insight. #EveryChildMatters
Tšiwëdak’ah – Friday, September 30th, Deadiwënöhsnye’s Gëjóhgwa’ Seneca Language immersion hosted a field day at the Saylor Building on Cattaraugus Territory for all levels of speakers to taking part in ongoing language revitalization efforts. On the day recognized internationally as Truth and Reconciliation Day, it was heart warming to have children, adult and fluent elder […]