Bonnies men’s basketball hosted the second annual Native American Heritage Game on Wednesday as SBU President Jeff Gingerich shared the Land Acknowledgement along with Tribal Councillors of the Seneca Nation of Indians recognizing the Seneca Nation as the stewards of the land upon which the University was built nearly 170 years ago.
In pregame, the Color Guard from the Seneca Nation’s American Legion Iroquois Post 1587 led by Post Commander Ron Cook Jr. presented the colors for the event.
With respect and contrition, we honor the Seneca Nation. Praised be You, our Creator, through our native friends. For generations, the Great Hill People and Keepers of the Western Door of the historic Haudenosaunee Confederacy have been the stewards of the land where St. Bonaventure University now resides. As we journey together, may we polish our covenant chain of friendship, in humility, reconciliation, and peace.
[Repost from St. Bonaventure University & Photos from Seneca Media & Communications Center]
