May 16, 2025 issue
Photo credit: SCCSD Salamanca City Central School District’ Native American graduates were able to wear their traditional regalia to the graduation ceremony again this year! Every one of them looked outstanding! Congratulations to the Class of 2021. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. Ja:goh.
8077 East Loop Rd., Jimersontown Submitted by Winfield Bowen On Wednesday, July 28th, our Gospel Band along with singer-songwriter-guitarist, Will Lowry, will present a FREE concert in memory of Ralph Bowen. It will be held at the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum amphitheater at 7pm. On Sunday, August 8th, a celebration of life will be held in […]
Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | Pastor – Holly Brittain716-930-4661 | HBRIT37014@aol.com | Submitted by Marilyn Anderson In 2012 the United Methodist Church passed a resolution directing the church to begin a process of healing relationships with indigenous peoples which is to continue throughout the quadrennium and beyond. Since the resolution was […]
WHAT’S NEW: The latest news and updates from the Center for Native American Youth Reprinted from www.cnay.org On June 9th, 2021, I was proud, not only as an ally of the LGBTQ2S+ Community, but also as an elected official for the Seneca Nation, to support my fellow Seneca citizen, Olivia Maybee, as she organized a […]
Submitted by Councillor William ‘Billy’ Canella Please us caution in our communities! See flyer below for details:
Submitted by Flip White This new, colorful logo, created by Seneca artist Derise Waterman, represents Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h’s organizational brand. The hills depicted in the background represent the Seneca people. In our language we refer to ourselves as ‘People of the Great Hills.’ The young ones sitting with an Elder will be our starting point because […]
On June 6th, 2021, around 300 participants gathered to celebrate the late Cynthia “Cindy” Mohr’s birthday with a 5K walk/run. Family, former students, and community members started the race at the newly renovated Veteran’s Memorial Park in Salamanca, NY. A chicken BBQ fundraiser followed with proceeds being used to establish a scholarship in Cindy’s name. […]
Scholarship Deadline: July 16, 2021 Barry/Deanna Snyder, Sr. Chairman’s Scholarship:$10,000 awarded over two years. Successful applicant must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, with a focus on experience in health leadership. Geraldine Memmo Scholarship:$5,000 awarded annually – focus on leadership in health with knowledge of the rich and diverse history of the Seneca people. […]
Jun 20, 2021 | wivb.com SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WIVB)—With school coming to an end, we can reflect now on how this year and last year challenged kids in unprecedented ways. From virtual learning to canceled events, it’s easy to understand why a lot of children might have felt down. But one southern tier 4th grader rose […]
By Leatha Jimerson We hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of the summer time weather! Our first in-person event to be held this year will be a picnic on July 8th, 2021 at 6pm at the Saylor Pavilion on the Cattaraugus Territory. IGS will provide the meat and table service. For those attending, please bring […]