July 31, 2026 issue
Faye Lone, Tonawanda Seneca, Hawk Clan recently opened an art gallery at 75 Main Street in Salamanca, NY. Her new space serves as a combination of a fine art gallery, quilt shop, and classrooms, where she will be teaching quilting classes, sewing classes, classes on pattern making, art classes. She is excited to teach the […]
I’d like to congratulate my sons, Samsoche and Micco for representing our Nation on the grand opening ceremonies stage for the 2026 Special Olympics U.S.A. Games. Your decades of hard work and dedication earned your way to one of the biggest stages to share your culture with the world! Nya:weh for sharing this grand accomplishment […]
On June 18th, we proudly celebrated the ribbon-cutting of “Voices of the Falls”—a project four years in the making! In partnership with Niagara Falls State Park, this immersive new exhibit at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center brings Hodinöhsö:ni’ voices and stories to the forefront, sharing the true spirit and history of Niagara Falls […]
Reposted from Salamanca Press | July 16, 2026 | Photo by Kellen M. Quigley The Salamanca Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting July 7, re-electing Theresa Ray as president and Kerry John as vice president. Ray has held the position of board president since 2015 and has been a board member since 2009, […]
Erie County Sheriff’s Office | July 11, 2026 On July 11, 2026, 24 of our community members joined the ranks of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division by graduating from the Peace Officer Academy. Sheriff John Garcia and Chief Mitch Martin led the ceremony at the Erie County Fire Training Academy. Our reserve deputies […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ Registration is getting close to filling up. Make sure you are signed up and have paid your registration fee or made other arrangements. You don’t want to miss out on another great conference. Over the years we’ve had a wide range of presentations ranging from interactive language games with movement, TPR, card/board games. […]
On June 29, the Cattaraugus Community Center, Roswell Park’s Department of Indigenous Cancer Health, and the EDDY Bus (Early Detection Driven to You) partnered to host the first annual Göishä’geh (My Breath) Lung Wellness 5K Run & Walk. The event celebrated the gift of breath and movement while honoring Indigenous relatives affected by lung cancer, […]
Heard Museum | July 13, 2026 And the countdown begins for the Heard Museum Guild’s 69th Annual Indian Fair + Market on March 6-7, 2027! This weekend-long event on our campus in downtown Phoenix provides a unique opportunity for Indigenous artists representing 100+ Tribal Nations to showcase their work among nearly 20,000 art collectors, buyers, […]
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 […]