October 30, 2026 issue
Erie County Sheriff’s Office | July 11, 2026 On July 11, 2026, 24 of our community members joined the ranks of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division by graduating from the Peace Officer Academy. Sheriff John Garcia and Chief Mitch Martin led the ceremony at the Erie County Fire Training Academy. Our reserve deputies […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ Registration is getting close to filling up. Make sure you are signed up and have paid your registration fee or made other arrangements. You don’t want to miss out on another great conference. Over the years we’ve had a wide range of presentations ranging from interactive language games with movement, TPR, card/board games. […]
On June 29, the Cattaraugus Community Center, Roswell Park’s Department of Indigenous Cancer Health, and the EDDY Bus (Early Detection Driven to You) partnered to host the first annual Göishä’geh (My Breath) Lung Wellness 5K Run & Walk. The event celebrated the gift of breath and movement while honoring Indigenous relatives affected by lung cancer, […]
Heard Museum | July 13, 2026 And the countdown begins for the Heard Museum Guild’s 69th Annual Indian Fair + Market on March 6-7, 2027! This weekend-long event on our campus in downtown Phoenix provides a unique opportunity for Indigenous artists representing 100+ Tribal Nations to showcase their work among nearly 20,000 art collectors, buyers, […]
Dr. Tassy Parker, PhD, RN, an enrolled citizen of the Seneca Nation and member of the Beaver Clan, has been promoted to the rank of Distinguished Professor at the University of New Mexico, effective June 24, 2026. The honor recognizes Dr. Parker’s outstanding contributions to Indigenous health, public health, medical education, research, and service to […]
Cattaraugus Chapter Rules and regulations Divisions Include: If you are interested in submitting items for the NYSF, items can be dropped off at the Stanley “Sully” Huff Cultural Center, in the Bead Room. Just leave your items and fill out one of the forms to accompany them. Last day for drop offs and pickups is […]
Reposted from Ashley Shenandoah | June 20, 2026 On June 20, 2026, the Six Nations Agricultural Society officially changed the name of the Indian Village at the NYS Fair. Thank you everyone that came out to share this historical event with us: Fair Director Julie LaFave, Congressman Mannion, Channel NBC3, CBS5, CW6, WSYR Channel 9, […]
[June 15, 2026 | Reposted from Roswellpark.org] Buffalo cancer center hosts tour for Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families® Program, elected officials. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center welcomed representatives from the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families® Program, along with U.S. Representatives Tim Kennedy and Jim McGovern and a representative of the Seneca Nation […]
Save the Date: August 1, 2026 This years Cornplanter Family Picnic will be held Saturday, August 1st at the OCC (SNI Museum) starting at 1pm. Please bring a dish to pass, an auction item, your family and appetite! RSVP or Questions: 716-790-0859 or join our Facebook Group: Cornplanter Descendants Association.
Lorinda John. A cultural creative, culinary historian, and chef rooted in storytelling through food. I carry Seneca heritage, and my work is guided by the understanding that food is memory, identity, and connection. I am from Western New York and currently reside in the region, where I continue to build community through food, education, and […]