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June is Men’s Health Month

In honor of Men’s Health Month, the Newsletter will highlight Seneca men in our communities that have contributed to mental and physical health. Historically, Seneca men had a reputation of being fierce warriors with an intimidating military presence in the Northeast. They could run uphill to chase enemies and canoe upriver to get where they […]

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Turtle Island from the Creation of the Haundenosaunee

Submitted on behalf of the Friends of Ganondagan & Peter Jemison | June 9, 2026 A production by G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) and Plasticiens Volants Choreography by William Crouse Sr. (Seneca, Hawk Clan) With performances by Skywoman Iroquois Dance Theater Produced by Sonia Kozlova Clark, Unicycle Productions and Plasticiens Volants Presented by Friends […]

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A Celebration of Strawberries!

Repost from Lake Shore High School | June 4, 2026 Lake Shore High School held a celebration of culture, cooking, and community. Students from our Traditional and Contemporary Indigenous Cooking Methods Workshop hosted a beautiful strawberry social to thank our Life Skills classes for sharing their kitchen space. Under the guidance of Chef Lorinda John, […]

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Training Clinical Psychologists in Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing

Source The donor-funded Chief Mungo Martin Chair draws graduate students from afar to UVic for learning and mentorship, expanding research in Indigenous mental health and ultimately reducing health disparities for Indigenous communities. When Alix Printup started researching potential grad schools to attend, the University of Victoria wasn’t initially on his radar. He had never been […]

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Attention All Dispensary Owners

To all current Dispensary Owners from the Allegany, Cattaraugus and Oil Springs Territories, you are hereby cordially invited to a meeting: (2 sessions) Tuesday, June 30th2:00 – 4:00 PM & 6:00 – 8:00 PMSaylor Bldg. Dining Room Hope to see you there! Purpose of this gathering is to voluntarily convene fellow dispo owners to discuss […]

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Six Nations Agricultural Society 8th Annual Golf Fundraiser

The Six Nations Agricultural Society 8th Annual Golf Fundraiser will take place Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club in Lewiston, NY. 9am – Registration Opens 10am – Shotgun Start 3pm – Dinner & Auction $650 per foursome, includes golf, lunch on the golf course, dinner, player gift bag and prizes. Scramble […]

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Native Scholars Initiative Undergraduate Intern for Summer 2026 is Gahsëni’de’ Hubbell

Gahsëni’de’ Hubbell is a 2026 Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Undergraduate Intern at the American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum. Rooted in her home territory of Ohi:yo’ (the Allegany Territory), she is an Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) student advancing Indigenous-led research through a double major in Anthropology and American Studies at Cornell University. Her focus on ethical […]

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Silver Creek Class of 2026 Top 10! #6 – Shylor Maybee!

Reposted from Silver Creek Central School District | June 5, 2026 Please join us in congratulating Shylor Maybee, No. 6 of the Class of 2026! Son of Christina Hilbourn and Dana Maybee, hey plans to join the workforce and join the Carpenter’s Union after high school. Shylor was a member of National Honor Society, Indigenous […]

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Cornplanter Family Picnic

Save the Date: August 1, 2026 Join us at the Cornplanter Family Picnic on Saturday, August 1, 2026, starting at 1pm at the OCC. Bring a dish to pass, bring an auction item and bring your family and appetite! RSVP or Questions: (716) 790-0859 or join our Facebook Group: Cornplanter Descendants Association. Call for Volunteers! […]