Former Media Director joins University At Buffalo as instructor for developing Indigenous Studies Program By Tami Watt, Editor The University of Buffalo, College of Arts and Sciences is the recipient $3.174 million from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of the new Department of Indigenous Studies. Based on years of workshops, discussions, and meetings […]
Community News
Ja:goh Lafayette Williams!
Western New York Independent Living names Lafayette Williams “Employee of the Year” November 16, 2021 | www.wnyil.org A disability human services and civil rights advocacy organization that employs over 2100 individuals in 14 Counties in New York State, Western New York Independent Living, Inc. (WNYIL), has named New York Connects Independent Living Outreach Specialist Lafayette […]
Did you know, Salamanca CCSD has an Urgent Care?
The SCCSD Urgent Care is open Monday – Friday during school hours 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In addition to treating non-emergent medical needs such as ear infections, pink eye, allergies, skin abnormalities, and more, the SCCSD Urgent Care can uniquely test students and employees for COVID-19, Influenza, Strep Throat and Urinalysis. Salamanca City Central […]
Tree Lighting Events across the Allegany Territory
The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino held their annual tree lighting event on Wednesday, December 1st. Everyone had a fun time celebrating the official start of the holiday season. Later that week on Friday, December 3rd, Seneca Media & Communications Center had a jolly good time welcoming Santa and his friends to Jefferson Park for […]
News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church
Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | Pastor – Chris KlimeckoSubmitted by Marilyn Anderson Advent began on Sunday, November 28. Advent is the season in the Christian calendar which marks the time of preparing ourselves for the great gift of love that our Creator has given us. The four Sundays in Advent are […]
Indigenous & Rural Patient Navigation
Submitted by Dr. Rodney Haring Community Patient Navigation Service Indigenous & Rural Patient Navigation is a free, non-clinical, service for Indigenous and Rural community members looking for recommended cancer screening and education, additional support and resources for cancer care. See flyer below for more information:
COVID Testing
COVID Testing Now Available at Tallchief Territory Home of Native Pride JC Seneca Foundation sponsors free onsite testing Irving, NY – November 2021 – J.C. Seneca, President of the JC Seneca Foundation, announced the formation of a partnership with Community Testing Services (CTS) to provide free COVID testing four days a week at his Tallchief […]
Cousin Brownie is back!
Second Annual Cousin Brownie Holiday Give Back Help Cousin Brownie and Zed Griswold do some Christmas shopping for kids and families in need this season! Last year Cousin Brownie, organized by Frankie Brown and Jillian Jimerson, along with their family and friends, wanted to sponsor a couple of families on each territory that were working […]
A.C.E. Mentoring Program
Indigenous Youth learning from the Old Bridge Singers on the Big Drum with mentors from the Salamanca School District’s A.C.E. Mentoring Program By Flip White A.C.E. is a developing program for Indigenous males which was launched earlier this year in the Salamanca City School District. The acronym A.C.E. stands for; A = being an Asset […]
Ja:goh Caleb Abrams,
He served as a consultant on the new season of Dexter! Pictured above: L to R: Bruce Abrams, Michael C. Hall (who plays Dexter), Caleb Abrams at the series premiere. Everyone knows that Dexter is back on SHOWTIME for a limited series run. But did you know that the Seneca Nation’s own Caleb Abrams served […]