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SWAIA Sante Fe Indian Market 2026

Shout out to the Seneca Artists who were featured at this year’s 104th SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market. Cliff said “It was an honor to be part of the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market and to be recognized for my work was unexpected and exciting. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my work alongside […]

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An Ethos of “By Us, for Us” at the Santa Fe Indian Market

Participants in this year’s edition were unafraid to express themselves outside touristic expectations of “tradition,” making work meaningful to themselves and their communities of chosen kin and allies. By Thea Quiray Tagle | August 25, 2026 SANTA FE — For Seneca artist Mary Jacobs and her daughters Kathryn Hopkins and Samantha Jacobs, beading is a […]

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Brad Mohawk of Erie County Sheriff’s Office Receives Award

Reposted from Erie County Sheriff’s Office | August 25, 2026 On Monday (August 24, 2026) Police Services Division Deputy Brad Mohawk of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Community Engagement Team was one of several Western New Yorkers to receive the America 250 Community Hero Award from Congressman Nick Langworthy. This initiative from Rep. Langworthy’s office […]

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First American Art Magazine Featuring Members of the Seneca Nation

First American Art Magazine | August 13, 2026 Miranda Belarde-Lewis, PhD (Zuni/Tlingit) interviews Seneca Nation/Kiowa/Muscogee carver and photographer Hayden Haynes for our Summer 2026 issue. Haynes was in booth FRS 303 at the Santa Fe Indian Market. Pictured below: Hayden Haynes (Seneca Nation/Kiowa/Muscogee), “We’re in This Together,” 2022, moose antler, glass barrel beads, wampum discs, […]

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Perry Ground Coming to Artpark

Reposted from Artpark On Friday, September 18, 2026, Artpark welcomes master storyteller Perry Ground, a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, for Stories by the Fire—an immersive evening bringing traditional Haudenosaunee legends to life. Join us for a FREE Cornhusk Doll Making Workshop with Kehala Smith. Space is limited, so […]

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4th Annual Hodinöhšo:ni:h Language Conference!

Language speakers, teachers, learners and community members gathered at the University at Buffalo Aug. 13-14 for the 4th Annual Hodinöhšo:ni:h Language Conference. The two-day event gave attendees a chance to share ideas, learn from one another and discuss the work being done to keep Hodinöhšo:ni:h languages strong for future generations. Ja:no’s Bowen, who works with […]

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Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festival

Allegany Territory The wait is over: the 2026 Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festival schedule is finally here, and carnival rides are back thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Seneca Nation Council!  Join us October 2–4 at Jefferson Park. Check out the schedule and start planning your weekend!