July 12, 2022 | K Art | thek.art K Art is excited to announce that the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has acquired five works by G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) for its permanent collection. The five pieces include Art Bag (1980), Number One (1980), Toy Indian/Indian Toy (1980), Hunger on Reservations While Children […]
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Fallen Skywalkers finally memorialized
A multiyear effort led by three sisters whose father died during construction of The Skyway culminated in a ceremony and signage June 29, 2022 | wgrz.com On Wednesday, June 29th, at the intersection of Main & Perry Streets under the Skyway in Buffalo, NY, a special section was named “Skywalker Way” in honor of three […]
NCAI Youth Representation
Yanenowi Logan and Lainey Scanlan among youth in attendance Last month, tribal youth from across Indian Country attended the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Mid-Year Conference held in Anchorage, Alaska. This year’s theme was “Thinking Beyond Self-Determination.” Amongst the youth in attendance were the Seneca Nation’s own Yanenowi Logan (Seneca, Deer clan) and Lainey […]
Ja:goh Bernadette Scott
Ja:goh Bernadette “Miss B” Scott (Cattaraugus Territory, Seneca, Deer clan). Bernadette graduated from the University at Buffalo with her Master’s degree in American Studies. Bernadette is currently employed with the SN Education Department and plans to pursue her PhD in American Studies.
National Geographic features Iroquois White Corn Project!
Ganondagan July eNews | Saisgekneh Sga:d | 2022 National Geographic’s July 2022 Issue “We Are Here” “North America’s Native Nations Reassess their Sovereignty” featuring Angel Jimerson (Seneca), Ange Ferguson (Onondaga) sharing what sovereignty means to them. “It’s brought me on a path that’s leading me towards being grounded, being more connected with the earth” Angel […]
Dr. Lori V. Quigley appointed Interim President
June 21, 2022 | Medaille.edu | Photo credit: Medaille University Dr. Lori V. Quigley (Seneca, wolf clan) was appointed by Medaille University’s Board of Trustees as Interim President of Medaille University effective June 20, 2022 after the retirement of previous President Dr. Kenneth Macur. To assure there is continued strong and committed leadership for faculty, […]
Double Slow Roll Against Opiates 2022
Seneca Mothers Against Drugs Submitted by Steve Watt In response to the problem of opiate and other drug addiction on our territories, the Seneca Mothers Against Drugs (SMAD) has in the past conducted slow rolls on the Cattaraugus Territory to bring attention to the problem. The most recent slow roll was held on June 12, […]
Indigenous Music & Arts Festival –
REMINDER: Saturday, July 23rd is Dr. Peter Jemison Day & this year’s event is FREE! After a two-year hiatus Ganondagan’s Indigenous Music & Arts Festival is returning Saturday and Sunday, July 23 – 24, 2022. For this year only, our Indigenous Music & Arts Festival will be FREE for everyone! The event showcases Haudenosaunee and […]
SCCSD Class of 2022 Dressed in their Regalia
Salamanca City Central School District SCCSD Facebook Page Friday, June 24, 2022 – Shown here are our Native American students dressed to PERFECTION in their Regalia ready for the 136th Commencement Ceremony. Ja:goh!
News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church
Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | Submitted by Marilyn Anderson It’s July already and we are looking forward to more summer events. Fairs, reunions, birthday parties, etc. Along with enjoying those events, why not try attending a church service to give thanks for all the blessings that we have in our lives? […]