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He has been accepted to the University of Rochester for the Fall 2021 semester to study Biomedical Engineering! Submitted by Michala Redeye Carson Redeye, a Senior at Salamanca High School, has been accepted to and chosen to attend the University of Rochester for the Fall 2021 semester to study Biomedical Engineering. He received the Bausch […]

There are numerous audio resources available to you and your family By Flip White Sgë:nö’ gagwehgoh! Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h would like to take a moment and share more ‘good news’ in regard to the Seneca language; that is the amount of Seneca language resources and materials that are currently available. Many of you may already be […]

(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. It has been a difficult year. We have lost some members of our IGS community who supported and contributed to the society. Barbara (Bobbie) […]

Ja:goh to our very own (Cattaraugus Territory, Seneca, Turtle clan) Rory Wheeler, a member of THE 2021 PATHWAY TO LAW COHORT CILA is thrilled to announce the members of the 2021 Pathway to Law Cohort, a diverse, talented group of indigenous young people pursuing a legal career. This year’s virtual Program runs March 5-6, 2021 […]

The Salamanca City Central School District has partnered with Bill Crouse in an effort to share Seneca Language & Culture throughout their district February 18, 2021 | SCCSD Facebook Page “Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’! We are please to announce that we have partnered with Bill Crouse to share Seneca Language & Culture within our District. Bill Crouse […]

Feb 9, 2021 | Reprinted from salamancapress.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca City Central School District has announced nominating petitions are available for this year’s school board election on Tuesday, May 18. Eligible district voters will elect one member of the Salamanca School Board of Education to the seat currently occupied by Dale Colton. The one […]

New Collaboration Between Friends of Ganondagan and Rematriation Magazine—Debuts April, 2021 Virtual Festival Free and Open to the PublicSubmitted by Amy Blum, Friends of Ganondagan Victor, NY— The debut of the Haudenosaunee Filmmakers Festival—a new collaboration between Friends of Ganondagan and Rematriation Magazine—has been announced by both organizations. The Haudenosaunee Filmmakers Festival (HFF) serves as […]

“Please continue to wear masks, practice social distancing and regular hand washing and sanitizing. The light at the end of the tunnel gets a little brighter each day, so let’s keep fighting to get there together.” ~President Matthew Pagels. Check out senecalanguage.com for a wealth of great resources to learn the Seneca language! #SenecasStaySafe

By Flip White Just in case you are wondering (or not) I’m trying to create a dialogue about language via these installments in the Nation Newsletter. The topics will probably be ‘all over the place’ but still important and relevant to share and talk about. I am not an expert by any means, but I […]

Gakwi:yo:h Farm’s sugar shack has a new home. Originally, the Faithkeepers School was going to host a fundraiser in order to purchase the shack but Gakwi:yo:h Farms has graciously decided to donate it. The sugar shack which was previously located at the Sully Huff Heritage Center, was used for straining and boiling down the sap […]