Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | Pastor – Holly Brittain716-930-4661 | HBRIT37014@aol.com Submitted by Marilyn Anderson May 9th was Mother’s Day when we honored mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and other women in our life who have provided us with guidance and love. At the Four Corners church we remembered the mothers who […]
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The Church of the Good Shepherd in Irving
Submitted by Faith Stewart Everyone is welcome to join us for in person Church services at 9:30 A.M. every Sunday. We have Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays and a Morning Prayer service on the other Sundays. If you have a loved one buried at Good Shepherd, please come down whenever you can […]
Poison Blanket – 1763
Attempt to inoculate Indians with smallpox Submitted by Charlie “Catman” Redeye British Colonel Bouquet was in Philadelphia when he was ordered to assemble as large of an army as possible and cross the Alleghenies with a convoy of provisions and ammunition for the Western forts. He reached Carlisle on June 1st. At this point we […]
Traveler Advisory-Interstate 86 pavement rehabilitation in Cattaraugus County
For more information visit: www.dot.ny.gov The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) advised motorists today to expect lane closures on Interstate 86 between exits 17 and 20 within the Seneca Nation of Indians Allegany Territory, in the towns of Coldspring, Red House, Salamanca and the City of Salamanca in Cattaraugus County, weekdays from 7 […]
Ja:goh Marlene Johnson
(wolf clan), Recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award She was recognized during Alfred State College’ 37th Annual Student Honors Convocation Virtual Ceremony (April 19, 2021) Submitted by Lori Quigley Alfred State College recently celebrated the achievements of hundreds of students virtually during the 37th annual Honors Convocation. ASC President Dr. Skip Sullivan presented the […]
Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h Installment
By Don “Flip” White For this Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h installment we want to share this wonderful story about a real experience of a FKS teacher and her student. We hope you enjoy it. This year has been hard for all of us. Here at the Faithkeepers School we have managed to figure out how to keep […]
IGS Monthly Meeting
May via Zoom for 2021 By Leatha Jimerson Photo from: https://www.iroquoisgenealogysociety.org/ Spring is here, time to get outside and enjoy the weather! This is the time of year that I like to visit the cemeteries since you can see the area better. Be sure to wear good shoes and long pants and shirt since deer […]
News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church
Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | Pastor – Holly Brittain716-930-4661 | HBRIT37014@aol.com | Submitted by Marilyn Anderson Photos from: We had our first Bible study on Wednesday, 4/21/21 and discussed Moses and Exodus. The pandemic interrupted our studies and worship services and so we are happy to be getting back to “normal”. […]
K ART Announces Two New Exhibitions
“Brought to Light: The Epidemic of Violence against Native and Indigenous Women” AND “Orenda: Paintings by artist G. Peter Jemison” Brooke Leboeuf, Art Director | thek.art | March 30, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y., — K Art, 808 Main St., Buffalo, a Native American-owned commercial gallery that solely showcases the artwork of national-level Native contemporary artists, announces […]
Dr. Rodney Haring Honored
National Federation for Just Communities Honors Roswell Park’s Dr. Rodney Haring Local agency that works to promote understanding and respect honored Community Heroes March 19-20. Submitted by Rebecca Vogt, Roswell Park | March 18, 2021 HIGHLIGHTS • Seneca researcher leads Roswell Park’s Center for Indigenous Cancer Research• Awardees embodied the mission of the organization during […]