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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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2026 Marvin ‘Joe’ Curry Veterans Powwow Contest Winners

Junior Category GIRL’S SMOKE GIRL’S FANCY GIRL’S JINGLE GIRL’S TRADITIONAL BOY’S SMOKE BOY’S FANCY BOY’S GRASS BOY’S TRADITIONAL Teen Category GIRL’S SMOKE GIRL’S FANCY GIRL’S JINGLE GIRL’S TRADITIONAL BOY’S SMOKE BOY’S FANCY BOY’S GRASS BOY’S TRADITIONAL Junior Adult Category WOMEN’S SMOKE WOMEN’S FANCY WOMEN’S JINGLE WOMEN’S TRADITIONAL MEN’S SMOKE MEN’S FANCY MEN’S GRASS MEN’S TRADITIONAL […]

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Sweet 16!

Happy Sweet 16 to our daughter, Miss Charli Rae “Ganöndi:ye’s” Hill! Sixteen years ago, you changed our world, and watching you grow into the amazing young woman you are today has been our greatest joy. Your dedication and determination have earned you every opportunity, and we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. We love you […]

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Congratulations Hailie!

Hailie Jayde is a 2026 Silver Creek graduate. She is the daughter of Ashley and Michael D’Amico, proud member of the deer clan. Hailie’s been on the Indigenous Honor Society since 10th grade, a member of Knights Against Cancer Club, and also has received The Seal of Civics for Seneca Language. Hailie received an early […]

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Vendor Applications Are Now Open!

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University | August 10, 2026 The CAM Holiday Art Market is back, and we’re looking for artists, artisan makers, galleries, specialty food vendors, and local shops to join us for our Second Annual Holiday Art Market at the Castellani Art Museum. December 12–13, 202611 a.m.–3 p.m. daily Help us transform […]

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Charli Rae Lead Model for Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show

Reposted from Four Winds Great Miami Indigenous Fashion Show | August 3 We are so excited to welcome Ganöndi:ye’s “Charli Rae” Hill for her second consecutive year as Lead Model for the Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show! Charli Rae brings power, beauty, authentic passion and representation to our runway. Charli Rae is an Indigenous runway […]