September 12, 2025 issue
Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory Submitted by Marilyn Anderson In view of the recent (and on-going) gun related violence, think about this excerpt from the Prayer of St. Francis: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love,” …. The Seneca Hymn Singers are meet […]
Formerly Native American Dance & Music Festival – Announces 2022 Guest Performers After a 2-year absence, Ganondagan’s Indigenous Music & Arts Festival Returns! Submitted by Rebekah Stormm-Reitter, Friends of Ganondagan Victor, NY—After a two-year hiatus Ganondagan’s Indigenous Music & Arts Festival is returning Saturday and Sunday, July 23 – 24, 2022. The event showcases Haudenosaunee […]
Team Skoden, Indigenous Teams, and Native Riders It is that time of year again! Teams and individuals are raising funds for the Ride for Roswell. This year members of the Center for Indigenous Cancer Research and the new Center for Indigenous Cancer Services have joined efforts by creating, Team Skoden! Our team is comprised of […]
Seneca Nation, Roswell Park highlight importance of early cancer screenings May 10, 2022 | spectrumlocalnews.com Lafayette Williams, 58, lives on the Seneca Nation of Indians Cattaraugus Territory in Gowanda and enjoys spending time with his aunt, a long-time breast cancer survivor. Williams has undergone a number of cancer screenings, including on his lungs, as he […]
Kick-off the Camping Season Right and Earn NY Camping Rewards Submitted by Mike Gates, SNI Emergency Management Do more of what you love and earn rewards while doing it! Sign up for the NY Camping Rewards program and earn 10 points for every dollar that you spend on overnight accommodations at all New York State […]
Upcoming Events: COLD PLATE SALE Date: Friday, June 3, 2022 | Time: 11am – Sold OutLocation: In front of Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Health Center, 36 Thomas Indian School Drive, Irving, NY $10.00: Hotdog or cheeseburger or hamburger, baked beans, potato salad or macaroni salad, fruit cup, desert, and ice-cold bottled water BAKE & YARD SALE […]
May 10, 2022 | salamancapress.com WEST VALLEY — The Cattaraugus Creek Water Walkerz and Onondowaga’ Water Protectors began this year’s Earth Day event at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) in Ashford. This annual Earth Day event pays tribute to Mother Earth and brings attention to the importance of protecting the Cattaraugus Creek and Lake […]
By Kellen M. Quigley | May 8, 2022 | salamancapress.com | Photo credit: Deb Everts, Salamanca Press Photo above: The Nearly New, Native New store has a vibrant new look as shown by the wall mural. SALAMANCA — Nearly New Boutique has evolved into something more and keeps growing. Located at 197 Center St. in […]
Submitted by Lesley Zurek Ja:goh Alyana Leighann Jimerson, (Allegany Territory, Seneca Wolf clan), graduated on May 13, 2022 with her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law. She is the daughter of Shannon (Dustin) George and Jared John. Alyana is the granddaughter of Judy and the late Ronald D. Jimerson, Marilyn and Chad […]
Submitted by David Bova Elias Fox Schmidt, grandson of David Bova, graduated from the University of Buffalo School of Law with a Juris Doctor. He won the Lavender Gavel award for leadership in the LGBTQ community and was inducted into the order of the Coif, which is an academic honor society denoting top 10% of […]