Howes Cave, NY:  Founded in 1979, the Allegany River Indian Dancers have become one of the best-known Native dance groups in the United States and Canada today. The group has traveled throughout North America, sharing traditional Iroquois social dances. The group is also well known for its repertoire of Intertribal “Pow wow” style dances. Their performances often feature Bill Crouse’s hoop dance. This style of dance involves 30 hoops used to make various formations or designs representing things from nature. Through group performances (which often include audience participation) and lecture presentations, this group has taught large audiences about Seneca history and culture and is included in Museum admission.

ABOUT THE IROQUOIS MUSEUM

In a building inspired by a longhouse, the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY, on Mohawk land, introduces visitors to the art and culture of the Haudenosaunee/ Iroquois (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora). The Museum’s exhibits, festivals, events, interactive Children’s Museum, and 45-acre Nature Park celebrate the cultural diversity, rich history, archaeology, and artistic expression of the Haudenosaunee/Iroquois. For more information, visit  www.iroquoismuseum.org. The museum is at 324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave, NY. It is open in April, Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Summer hours expand in May to Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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Introducing Karlene Familo to the 2026 Runway of Rezilience designer lineup.

Emerging Seneca fashion designer from the Allegany Territory. She made her runway debut at the Seneca Niagara Indigenous Fashion Show in November 2024. She has since showcased her collections at fashion events in New York City and Canada, with one of her designs now featured in an exhibition at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo.

The “Evolution” Collection embodies her self-expression and the artistic growth of her design career. This collection seamlessly combines contemporary Iroquois beadwork designs while showcasing elements such as oceanic shells, red stone, and traditional quillwork reflecting the historical trade networks of Haudenosaunee People.

This September, witness Karlene Familo on the runway:

• Runway of Rezilience
• September 26, 2026
• Evergreen Brick Works | Toronto
• Tickets are on sale now through Eventbrite.

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Reposted from Aiyana Jacy’s Facebook | July 30, 2026

Check out this year’s promo video for the Walk in Her Shoes Fashion Show By using fashion we aim to bring more awareness and visibility to the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women Epidemic and start conversations that will one day bring about much needed change.

Walk in Her Shoes 2026 – Aiyana Jacy on Youtube:

Special thanks to everyone who made this video possible. I am thankful to have a team who supports this cause and who helps bring my vision to life. Collectively we work at being the change we want to see in our community.

This year’s show is held at Buffalo State University on October 3, 2026.

You can purchase on EventBrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-in-her-shoes-tickets-1990881341686)

It is a show you don’t want to miss!

Models:
– Allise Barreto
– Ganöndi:ye’s “Charli Rae” Hill
– Aiyana Jacy Martin
– Sarah Nephew

Jewelry Designer:
– Beads By Arielle – Arielle Leighton (all earrings)
– netties_beaded_earrings (necklace worn by Allise)

Photography:
– Khayri Salter
– Ruthanne Keyes

Jacket Designer
– Chad Williams Doo Process
– For Doo Process/Buffalo Fashion Runway

Narrated by: Tristin Jacy. Filmed by: John Massey | MYRACLE Media. For more information, or to connect with me: Instagram: aiyana_jacy. Email: aiyanajacy29@gmail.com

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The SCCSD Welcome Back to School Picnics will be held on the following dates:

• Prospect: Tuesday, August 25th at 5pm
• Seneca Intermediate: Wednesday, August 26th from 5-6:30pm
• High School: Wednesday, August 26th from 5-6:30pm

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Vision Maker Media (VMM), the premier source of media by and about Native Americans since 1976, is funding story development and media production training for Native young people to ensure that their stories are prominent on all media platforms in the future.

Funding support of up to $25,000 is now available for independent producers or Native youth organizations who are interested in training Native youth in short-format media story development and production.

“Native heritage and Native perspectives must be prominent on all of today’s media platforms. For that reason, the Native Youth Media Project is one of the most important initiatives that Vision Maker Media has launched in our fifty-year history,” says VMM CEO and President Francene Blythe-Lewis. “Native youth can build upon the cultural storytelling talents of their elders while achieving invaluable media expertise and personal life skills. We are grateful to all independent producers or Native youth organizations who apply to join this effort.”

Funding Available for Independent Producers to Train Native Youth in Film and Media

VMM’s call for the Native Youth Media Project includes experienced independent producers or Native youth organizations working with Native youth ages 15-21. The intended goal is for Native youth to produce a media piece focused on topics such as health & wellness, science, climate & environment, education, art, culture, history, language, and empowerment. Finished projects will then be shared in a local community setting and the screening format will be determined by the independent producer or Native youth organization.

Interested independent producers or Native youth organizations can apply for up to $25,000 in funding support. All completed projects should be in an exhibitable digital format and archived in the highest quality available. Eligible independent producers or Native youth organizations must be U.S.-based and the call is open year-round. For the guidelines and online application, please visit: https://visionmakermedia.org/fund-your-film/.

About Vision Maker Media
Vision Maker Media (VMM) is the premier source of media by and about Native Americans since 1976. Vision Maker Media’s mission is empowering and engaging Native people to share stories, envisioning a world changed and healed by understanding Native stories and the public conversations they generate.

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Turtle Island Tunes/Full Moon Radio is a radio production company founded by Brett Maybee (Onönöndowa’ga’ ayë’ näh),.Specializing in creating captivating music and programming across various genres, with a focus on delivering tracks that deeply resonate with our audience. Utilizing cutting edge technology and experimental techniques, we can help bring your project to life.

MAINSTREAM WITH BRETT MAYBEE
AIRING ON OVER 100 AM/FM SIGNALS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA! You’ve likely never even considered it but let’s face it, without Indigenous representation there’s never been a true mainstream. This exciting offering through Native Voice One is a space for new music to mix and mingle. All your known favorites plus the best offerings from contemporary Indigenous musicians! Adult Album Alternative (AAA) format. A place where we can reimagine and redefine what “the mainstream” music is and can be… Algorithms are boring. This show is personally curated and will introduce you to amazing music you didn’t even know existed!

Guaranteed to remind you of the golden age of radio.The best show on the AM/FM dial. Broadcasting 3 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To carry The Mainstream with Brett Maybee, email Nola Daves Moses- Distribution Director with Native Voice One at nola@nv1.org.

Gaënö’ Gaënö’ is a one-hour, weekly show produced for Native Voice One: The Native American Radio Network, that focuses on the various genres of contemporary music created by talented artists from the numerous Indigenous Nations of Turtle Island. Gaënö’ seeks to not only entertain audiences with great music but to also educate listeners who may not be familiar with or are new to the modern Native American music scene. Nearly every episode is accompanied by a 15-20 minute interview with a featured artist, where you get to know the person behind the music

Check out the Website for more info: https://www.mainstreamradio.net/.

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Cordelia Haring, a citizen of the Seneca Nation (Onödowá’ga:’) and a member of the Wolf Clan, has been accepted into two distinguished environmental education programs that are preparing the next generation of Indigenous leaders in conservation, fish and wildlife management, and environmental stewardship.

This summer, Cordelia was selected for the National Summer Youth Practicum hosted by the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) in Estes Park, Colorado. This nationally recognized program brings together Native American and Alaska Native high school students from across the United States for an immersive week of experiential learning focused on Tribal natural resource management. Students work alongside Tribal, state, and federal conservation professionals while gaining hands-on experience in fisheries, wildlife biology, forestry, water resources, habitat conservation, and environmental leadership. The practicum encourages Native youth to pursue higher education and careers dedicated to protecting Indigenous lands, waters, fish, wildlife, and natural resources.

Cordelia was also selected to participate in the Native Earth Environmental Youth Program at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF). Coordinated through the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment in partnership with the Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force, the immersive residential program brings together Indigenous high school students to learn through both Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western science. Participants engage in ecological field studies, environmental research, cultural teachings, leadership development, and college preparation while exploring careers in environmental science and natural resource management.

Growing up on the Cattaraugus Territory, Cordelia has always enjoyed hunting, fishing, navigating the outdoors, and learning from the land with her family. Those experiences have inspired her passion for conservation and her desire to bring together Indigenous Knowledge and environmental science.

Reflecting on these opportunities, Cordelia shared, “I’ve always loved being outdoors and learning about our lands and wildlife. I want to keep learning so I can help protect our natural resources and give back to our community and future generations.”
As she joins Indigenous youth from across Turtle Island this summer, Cordelia will build new friendships, strengthen her leadership skills, and deepen her understanding of both Indigenous knowledge systems and contemporary conservation science. These experiences will help prepare her for a future dedicated to protecting the lands, waters, fish, and wildlife that have sustained Indigenous peoples since the beginning of time.

Cordelia’s family is incredibly proud of her dedication and willingness to learn. They are grateful to everyone who has encouraged and supported her along the way and look forward to watching her continue to grow as a steward of the land. They wish her- impactful experiences- as she represents the Seneca people and carries forward the values of the Onödowá’ga:’ with a Good Mind for the benefit of the next seven generations.

Cordelia is the daughter of Rodney (Tara) Haring and Wendy Jimerson; granddaughter of Marguerite and John Haring, and the late Suzanne and Richard Jimerson.

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Join us in Buffalo, New York, at the Buffalo Convention Center for the 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show, taking place October 7–10, 2026.

Each year, this gathering brings together Native educators, students, Tribal leaders, and advocates from across the country to connect, learn, and move Native education forward together.

The 2026 theme, “Strength in Community: Building the Future Together,” reflects the collective responsibility we carry to support one another, uplift our students, and shape education systems that honor sovereignty, language, and identity.

Educator Day (October 7)
A dedicated day for educators working in Native-serving schools and programs, focused on practical strategies, meaningful connection, and shared learning grounded in community and experience.

Student Day (October 8)
A space created for Native youth to come together, engage in interactive sessions, build connections, and experience learning that reflects who they are and who they are becoming.

Throughout the week, attendees can expect engaging keynotes, thoughtful sessions, cultural experiences, and an exhibit hall that brings together organizations and partners committed to Native education.

The NIEA Convention is more than a gathering. It is a space where relationships are strengthened, ideas are shared, and the future is shaped through community.

Convention Registration
Who Should Attend? Registration is open to educators, advocates, Tribal leaders, researchers, parents, students, and anyone interested in Native education. All are welcome and encouraged to join us.

Payment & Pricing
Payment is not required at the time of registration to secure Early Bird or General Registration pricing.

Registration Rates

Elder Member Discount:
To be eligible, attendees must be current, registered NIEA members and provide proof of age (65 or older).

Student Member Discount:
To be eligible, attendees must be current, registered NIEA members and provide proof of student enrollment at a recognized school, college, or university.

Need assistance?
For help with Convention registration, please email registration@niea.org.

Educator Day Information
Held during the first day of convention, we’re bringing together more than 500 local and national educators for a day of collaboration, fellowship, and meaningful professional learning. The day will feature a keynote address, engaging breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and a certificate of professional development for all attendees to submit to their school or district.

• Wednesday, October 7, 2026
• NY residents attend for free with promo code
  For More Information Visit: https://www.niea.org/2026-convention-registration

Trade Show Registration

The NIEA Trade Show is a vital part of our annual convention experience, offering a dynamic space for exhibitors to connect with over 3,000 attendees from across Indian Country. This is a valuable opportunity for:

• Colleges and universities
• Native artists and craftspeople
• School equipment and service providers
• Public and private sector employers
• Community organizations and nonprofits
• Book publishers and educational content providers

Exhibitors are invited to showcase their programs, products, services, and academic or employment opportunities to a diverse national audience of educators, students, Tribal leaders, and advocates.

Important Information
Booth registration does not guarantee participation. All applications will be reviewed, and confirmation will be provided upon approval. Exhibit booth purchase does not include Convention registration or NIEA membership. Anyone attending Convention functions must register separately and pay the appropriate registration fee.

Exhibitor Booth Rates – see chart below.

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Our IHAWP program presents “Native American Cultural Competency: Examining Historical Trauma, Residual Consequences, and Opportunities to Move Beyond Continuing Dynamics” in person on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Syracuse. Register in advance for this full-day session, with the screening of the documentary The Doctrine of Discovery and lunch included.

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Rentals:

• 7 – One Family Homes
• 3 – Doubles

Contact Ross @ (716) 378-4342 for more information.

Looking to Sell all of them at once.

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