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61st Annual Indian Foods Dinner set for Oct. 22

SALAMANCA — The Jimersontown Presbyterian Church will host its 61st annual Indian Foods Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Seneca Allegany Administration Building, 90 Ohi:yo’ Way.Dinner will be take-out only with pick-up hours between noon and 2:30 p.m. Cost is $15. The menu includes roast turkey, roast venison, fry bread, boiled corn bread, fried […]

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Medaille University

September 30, 2022 | @Medaille_U. Student Development sponsored an important educational exhibit for #OrangeShirtDay, recognizing the trauma and celebrating the resiliency of Indigenous cultures. Interim President Dr. Lori Quigley (Seneca Nation, Wolf Clan member) shared personal insight. #EveryChildMatters

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Church of the Good Shepherd

Join the Church of Good Shepherd, located at 12114 Route 438, Irving, NY for their upcoming events. See flyer below for details: Upcoming Halloween Costume Party Stop out on Sunday, October 30th for some Halloween Fun at the Church of the Good Shepherd located in Irving, NY. For more information contact Anita at 716-421-9795. See […]

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Buy Native, Buy Local

We are looking to create a business directory that will be shared with the local community to find and support the Indigenous-owned small businesses of WNY. To add your business, please visit: https://linktr.ee/UBindigenousstudies Please feel free to share the form with others.

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Shared Light: G. Peter Jemison and Charles E. Burchfield

On View thru Dec 31, 2022 burchfieldpenney.org Charles E. Burchfield is known for his profound connection to nature. It had a spiritual quality that he communicated through his art so others might appreciate all its dynamic qualities. Interpreters consider Burchfield one of the last pantheists, individuals who believe nature embodies sacred, transcendent meaning. Not only […]

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Native American Studies Program Hosted 30th Anniversary Peace Tree Ceremony with Guest of Honor Marie Watt

September 8, 2022 | eberly.wvu.edu MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Native American Studies Program held its annual Peace Tree Ceremony Wednesday, September 21 at the WVU Peace Tree. Marie Watt, an American artist and citizen of the Seneca Nation with German-Scot ancestry, was the guest of honor. Watt is a nationally renowned contemporary […]

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The Thomas Indian School

Narrative Sovereignty and Healing By Joe Stahlman and Hayden Haynes with Jocelyn Jones SUMMARY: A photo essay and exhibition proves powerful for a community looking at the aftereffects of one Indian Boarding School. This photo essay by Hayden Haynes is part of the culmination of a community looking at the effects and aftereffects of one […]