June 26, 2026 issue
Dr. Tassy Parker, PhD, RN, an enrolled citizen of the Seneca Nation and member of the Beaver Clan, has been promoted to the rank of Distinguished Professor at the University of New Mexico, effective June 24, 2026. The honor recognizes Dr. Parker’s outstanding contributions to Indigenous health, public health, medical education, research, and service to […]
Cattaraugus Chapter Rules and regulations Divisions Include: If you are interested in submitting items for the NYSF, items can be dropped off at the Stanley “Sully” Huff Cultural Center, in the Bead Room. Just leave your items and fill out one of the forms to accompany them. Last day for drop offs and pickups is […]
Reposted from Ashley Shenandoah | June 20, 2026 On June 20, 2026, the Six Nations Agricultural Society officially changed the name of the Indian Village at the NYS Fair. Thank you everyone that came out to share this historical event with us: Fair Director Julie LaFave, Congressman Mannion, Channel NBC3, CBS5, CW6, WSYR Channel 9, […]
[June 15, 2026 | Reposted from Roswellpark.org] Buffalo cancer center hosts tour for Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families® Program, elected officials. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center welcomed representatives from the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families® Program, along with U.S. Representatives Tim Kennedy and Jim McGovern and a representative of the Seneca Nation […]
Save the Date: August 1, 2026 This years Cornplanter Family Picnic will be held Saturday, August 1st at the OCC (SNI Museum) starting at 1pm. Please bring a dish to pass, an auction item, your family and appetite! RSVP or Questions: 716-790-0859 or join our Facebook Group: Cornplanter Descendants Association.
Lorinda John. A cultural creative, culinary historian, and chef rooted in storytelling through food. I carry Seneca heritage, and my work is guided by the understanding that food is memory, identity, and connection. I am from Western New York and currently reside in the region, where I continue to build community through food, education, and […]
Available at www.lulu.comOnöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) Band Music by Randy A. John and Rodney Haring This book is the first publication to focus on Onöndowa’ga:’ Cornet Bands and Music in Native Boarding Schools. Gary Farmer wrote the forward. Seneca children learned American music in the missionary, state, and federal schools they attended (Tunesassa, the Thomas Indian School, […]
[Reposted from News10NBC | Author: Garrett Chan News10NBC | Published: June 24, 2026] VICTOR, N.Y. — A historic site in the town of Victor holds stories dating centuries before the United States was born. News10NBC’s Garrett Chan visited the Ganondagan Historic Site to learn more. Ganondagan, also known as the Town of Peace, is the […]
[Excerpt from ICT News Article by Amelia Schafer | Published June 1, 2026 | Full article @ https://ictnews.org/news/america-250-how-the-haudenosaunee-shaped-americas-democracy/] More than 270 years ago, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy showed America’s founding fathers just what they’d been looking for – an example of a thriving democracy where distinct communities could remain sovereign yet united under one government. Benjamin […]
Congratulations to all of 2026 Graduates! Here are photos of the Graduates from the local public schools surrounding the Seneca Nation Territories, Gowanda High School, Lake Shore Senior High School, Silver Creek High School, and Salamanca High School. Caias John delivered the Ganönyo:k address at Lake Shore’s graduation. Senior Amirya Warrior delivered the Ganönyo:k address, […]