Repost from Hayden Haynes We’re excited to share the 3rd highlight of the ongoing photo series that honors the 8 Seneca women that are the Name-Holders for each of the 8 Seneca clans of Ohi:yo’, “Beautiful River” (a.k.a. Seneca-Allegany Territory). The title of the series is Howödihsënöwis (She names them). Rhonda Brooks George b. July […]
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Major Motion Picture Casting Opportunity!
Casting Buffalo is seeking members of Indigenous Nations in the WNY area for extras in a feature film. See flyer below for complete details. For any questions, and to apply, please email: network@castingbuffalo.com with subject line: Indigenous Talent.
Original People’s Podcast Season 4 Drops
For those of you following along the Original Peoples Podcast is entering it’s 4th season! Original Peoples Podcast is an Indigenous Peoples Podcast highlighting the lives of contemporary Indigenous People and the lives they live, produced by Ansley Jemison, Seneca, Wolf Clan. Six Nations Investigating Paranormal Experiences (SNIPE) w/ Jay Smith (Six Nations Mohawk, Turtle […]
Iroquois Genealogy Society Update
At the December meeting of the Iroquois Genealogy Society (IGS) the current officers were re-elected. Therefore, Leatha Jimerson continues as President; Marilyn Anderson continues as Vice-President/Secretary and Teresa Van Aernam continues as Treasurer. It was also decided that the focus of our meetings is going to be discussion/history oriented along with various presentations. The first […]
A Public Service Announcement from Ruby Renaldo on Behalf of Amethyst Rae
On September 3rd 2025, my daughter Amethyst Rae Renaldo Lockett started her journey to spirit world after a month long battle in the hospital fighting a sickness so hard to overcome. I’d like to thank everyone in the community who came together and helped me give “ Ammy “ a proper farewell. From donating food, […]
Springville-Griffith Institute Seventh Graders Experienced Native American Culture Day
Repost from Springville-Griffith Institute | 1/6/26 Recently, seventh graders experienced Seneca culture firsthand during our annual Native American Culture Day, led by representatives of the Seneca Nation. Students rotated through interactive stations featuring corn husk doll-making and storytelling, Seneca instruments and traditional regalia, and cultural items and games — including learning about the history and […]
Silver Creek Central School District Students Make Their Own Ribbon Shirts
Silver Creek Central School District | December 26, 2025 Cash LeRoy and Johnathan Seneca from Miss Tahamont’s Seneca 4 class, took part in a meaningful hands-on project: making their own ribbon shirts. Throughout the process, students learned how to read and follow a sewing pattern, design their shirts using ribbons, and develop practical skills such […]
The Native American Education Program
Repost from Silver Creek Central School District | December 30, 2025 The Native American Education Program took a field trip to the Buffalo History Museum this month. Students got a full tour and then met with Evin Schwartz from Beluga. Students were then grouped randomly to discuss what they learned, why it matters, and how […]
University of Buffalo Department of Indigenous Studies to Host 16th Storytellers Conference
The 2026 Storytellers Conference highlights research and educational initiatives that promote storytelling as Indigenous means of connecting across territories and to each other. Storytelling takes many forms: art, data, digital media, and orally in diverse languages. They provide the tools, insights, and meanings we need to thrive as Indigenous communities. This year we focus on […]
Rez Kids Closet
RKC is a Community Thrift Pop Up hosted by the Stevens Sisters, friends, family, and other community members. We look to collect “NOTHING LESS THAN ACE” items by community FOR community. KIDS ALWAYS SHOP FOR FREE! Your Rez kid in need of some indigenous wear or want to come swap in sizes? We have a […]










