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Hayden Haynes Unveils Snipe Clan Portrait and Bone Comb

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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]