February 28, 2025 issue
Join the Allegany Language Department, Ögwaiwanösde’ Ögwawënö’, and Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h on Sunday, February 23, 2025 starting at 10:30am for brunch with Bingo to follow at 12pm-Noon. The event will be held at the Allegany Community Center, ACC-MRP. See flyer below for details:
Ja:göh Rosy Simas! The First Peoples Fund is honored to celebrate the exceptional artists chosen for the inaugural cohort of the Native Performing Arts Fellows. These visionaries represent the richness of Native storytelling, music, dance, and performance, all while amplifying the brilliance of Indigenous creativity. Fellows will receive mentorship, funding, and professional development designed to […]
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will display the works of renowned Seneca weaver Penelope S. Minner in an exhibition through March 20 in the KOA Art Gallery in Blaisdell Hall. “Weaving the Past Together for the Future” offers an exploration of culture, resilience, and artistry. The exhibition will kick off with an opening reception […]
U.S. Army Airborne Korean War Veteran Leland Hemlock was recognized for his service as a WNY Senior Veteran with a HERO Box from Senior Wishes Leland is a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians and of the Wolf Clan. This U.S. Army Airborne Korean War Veteran enlisted in the army at the age of […]
Repost from Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler along with the Seneca Nation of Indians President J.C. Seneca announce the deputizing of our newest road patrol canine, Lex. In December 2024 the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Seneca Nation in support of a new K-9 unit to patrol our communities. […]
Ja:göh Jax Jamieson, Onöndowa’ga, Hanyahdë:h, of the Cattaraugus Territory won first place in the SCRIPPS Middle School Spelling Bee at The Park School of Buffalo. 7th grader Jax won in a 12 round competition, out spelling 11 others. Jax secured his final round spot with the word “suffice” and won the championship with the word […]
Submitted by Franchesca Jones Cattaraugus: March event! Please share! Dr. Lori Quiqley joined us in June 2023 and she is a valuable asset to learning, understanding, and growing through our grief and trauma. Allegany: Seneca Native Connections offers Grief Support services. Group meetings are open to all on the third Tuesday of each month. The […]
We joined Carson Waterman last month for his museum docent training at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo. “Carson Waterman: Art Saved My Life” is an exploration of Carson’s career in art, beginning with his time as an illustrator during the Vietnam War. Among the pieces displayed in the exhibition is Carson’s mammoth “Clan […]
We’re thrilled to share this exciting collaboration courtesy of Hayden Haynes, Director of the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum and the Rochester Museum & Science Center featuring Ganöndi:ye’s “Charli Rae” Hill A one-of-a-kind project, Hayden (Seneca, Kiowa, Mvskoke, Deer Clan) finished an antler comb “blank” started by a Seneca ancestor over 300 years ago, recovered from Ganondagan […]
Creating a Community of Hope Please join us for a community meeting to provide input and create plans for the Nation to address the Opioid Epidemic to save the lives of our family and friends. There will be meetings held on both territories to provide access for all. Please plan on adding to your calendar, […]