December 5, 2023 | @BuffaloSabres
On Tuesday, December 5th, the Buffalo Sabres team partnered with Seneca Resorts and Casinos for Native American Heritage Night when the Sabres welcomed the Detroit Red Wings to KeyBank Center. The night supported Native American groups in Western New York while honoring their history in the area. Featured during the night were the following:
Western Door Hockey League:
Seneca Nation’s Western Door Hockey League is growing the impact of hockey among Seneca youth. We are proud to partner with our local Native American communities to enrich emotional and physical health through sport. Check out this featured video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1732092968163582050
Native American Dance Group:
We are honored to have the Native American Dance Group with members from nations throughout the Haudenosaunee Confederacy perform tonight! The dancers are dedicated to educational performances of the Indigenous Peoples showcasing songs, dances and storytelling. Check out this featured video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1732190948975673679
Jacky Snyder:
Jacky Snyder, proud member of the Seneca Nation, has been beading since she was 12 years old. She is self-taught by watching her mom bead for years. Be sure to stop by and check out her work! Check out this featured video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1732195196148822286
Land Acknowledgment:
We are grateful for the opportunity to live, work, and play hockey in this territory. Together we acknowledge this land as the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee people. Featured video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1732196950655578568
American Legion Iroquois Post 1587: Thank you to tonight’s color guard, the American Legion Iroquois Post 1587.
The Buffalo Sabres, through their partnerships with our community at the Allegany Community Center and Cattaraugus Community-Center, positively influence the local youth through sport. We wanted to say Nya:wëh for giving back to the community by sharing your talents and especially your time with our youth! It was our pleasure to welcome the Sabres video production team to the territories.
