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Saving America’s Endangered Languages

Submitted by Flip White Research shows that language revitalization is a key empowerment tool for Native American communities. The methods for creating fluent speakers of Native American languages are well-tested and effective. All involve immersing language learners in their language, whether in one-on-one master-apprentice relationships, in language-nest intergenerational settings, or in immersion preschools. In Window […]

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News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | Pastor – Holly Brittain Submitted by Marilyn Anderson For Christians Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection – a new life, a new beginning. For all of us it means that it’s time to get ready to plant our gardens and get ready for summer – […]

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Three monuments of women

Three monuments of women are coming to Western New York including Seneca Nation member and Educator, Geraldine Green. By Jeddy Johnson | Mar 25, 2021 | Reprinted from wkbw.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — After a brief intermission, Karen King, the executive director of the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women is ready to […]

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Good Neighbors: It Takes a Tribe

Many people know of JC Seneca, the businessman & philanthropist. But this week’s “Good Neighbor” is his wife, Nicole, who founded a charity to help children in need. By Melissa Holmes | March 31, 2021 | Reprinted from wgrz.com IRVING, N.Y. — The old saying goes, ‘It takes a village to raise a child.’ But […]

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Smell that? It’s that time of the year!

Spreading of Organic Fertilizer Submitted by Jayde Stevens Spreading of Organic Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer– natural made fertilizer from plant & animal sources; provides long term benefits to people and the environment. Benefits of organic fertilizer: • Crops produced contain no harmful chemicals• Increase long-term soil fertility• Improves soil quality & adds nutrients• Ensures water stays […]

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IGS Monthly Meeting

– April via Zoom for 2021 Submitted by Leatha Jimerson We hope this finds everyone well and healthy. We are keeping those that have lost loved ones in our thoughts and send comfort and strength to them. Our first Zoom meeting held on March 11, 2021 was a success and a learning experience. There were […]

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News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory Submitted by Marilyn Anderson November 22, 2020 was the last time that Four Corners held church services. COVID affected some members of our congregation and of our sister church in Versailles and so we suspended services. We didn’t get to celebrate Christmas and part of the Lenten […]

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Claudia Jimerson named to TLL Leadership Circle of Excellence

March 8, 2021 | Reprinted from thetll.ca Since it is International Women’s Day, it is very appropriate that the Tewaaraton Lacrosse League (TLL) introduce Claudia Jimerson as our next member of the Leadership Circle of Excellence. This Leadership Circle of Excellence will bring together a high-calibre group of individuals who each bring their own unique […]