On view now through December 18, 2022 Repost from K Art July 2022 News | thek.art Avid art collector and activist Dr. Gerald Mead, Jr. generously donated pieces by G. Peter Jemison and Carson Waterman to the Castellani Art Museum. Niagara University Press Release:“Passion and Patronage Gifts from the Gerald Mead Collection” opens at the […]
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Ja:goh Dr. Lori Quigley
Dr. Lori Quigley Named to Buffalo Business First – Women’s Power 200 List: Influential Women in WNY Dr. Quigley has been selected among an incredibly diverse, dynamic and phenomenal group of women listed on the Business First Power 200–the most influential women in WNY. “We continue to break the glass ceiling, empowering women everywhere.” ~ […]
SUNY JCC’s Laine CEO Program Offers Paid Job Mentorship with Local Businesses
Following a successful pilot last fall, the Erick Laine Career Exploration Opportunity Award program returns this year. The program, also known as the Laine CEO Award, provides participants a paid, hands-on experience in a career field of interest with local businesses and manufacturers. Open to area residents 18 and older, the experience is coordinated by […]
Chief Cornplanter’s Descendants Annual Picnic
Submitted by Houston Rockwell & Pam Bowen, Co-Chairpersons for Cornplanter Descendants Nya:wëh sgë:nö’. It is that time of year again, and we are holding our annual Cornplanter’s Picnic on August 6, 2022 at 12pm over at the Cornplanter’s Gazebo on the other side of the ACC (Allegany Community Center)! Foods & Drinks: Ribs, corn on […]
Renita DiStefano named one of three Trailblazing Women in Buffalo’s Tech Industry
June 21, 2022 | By Liberty Darr | buffalorising.com Photo: Women In Tech on Stage. Photo by Devin Chavanne Believe it or not, the tech and start-up world is booming here in the Queen City. With the biggest start-up competition in the world happening right downtown, there should be no surprise that tech and start-ups […]
MoMA acquires works by G. Peter Jemison
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 […]
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 […]









