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IGS END of YEAR NEWS

By Iroquois Genealogy Society The Iroquois Genealogy Society held their Christmas meeting at the Allegany Casino in December 2021. It was well attended by about 18 people. A good visit was had by all. A Remembrance table was set up by Teresa Van Aernam and Jenny Logan (see picture below). A moment of silence was […]

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From the Indigenous Cancer Research Center:

We were honored to host Allegany Councillor Tina Abrams as our keynote speaker for our Native American Heritage month event. Councillor Abram’s profound words will help shape stronger relationships between Roswell Park, CICR, and Sovereign Nations. Her sgë:nö’ was powerful medicine and we hope you find it as moving as we did. View the Native […]

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Ja:goh Kathryn Hopkins

Kathryn Hopkins featured in Bihl Haus Arts exhibition “Beyond Service II: Artworks by Veterans” November 22, 2021 | Bihl Haus Arts Facebook Bihl Haus Arts proudly presents “Beyond Service II: Artworks by Veterans“, an exhibition of artworks by Veterans that runs from November 27 – December 18, 2021. “The artworks in this exhibition have been […]

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Dr. Haring presents Seneca Nation flag to Seneca-Cayuga Chiefs

Dr. Haring shares his experiences with our Seneca-Cayuga family residing in Oklahoma this month. Nya:wëh to Chief Diebold, and the Nation’s Cultural Department Director, as well as the Seneca Nation President’s office (NY) for the presentation of the flag to the Seneca-Cayuga Chiefs and Council of Oklahoma. Continuing messages of a good mind, collaboration, and […]

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UB Indigenous Studies Program

Former Media Director joins University At Buffalo as instructor for developing Indigenous Studies Program By Tami Watt, Editor The University of Buffalo, College of Arts and Sciences is the recipient $3.174 million from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of the new Department of Indigenous Studies. Based on years of workshops, discussions, and meetings […]

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Ja:goh Lafayette Williams!

Western New York Independent Living names Lafayette Williams “Employee of the Year” November 16, 2021 | www.wnyil.org A disability human services and civil rights advocacy organization that employs over 2100 individuals in 14 Counties in New York State, Western New York Independent Living, Inc. (WNYIL), has named New York Connects Independent Living Outreach Specialist Lafayette […]

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Did you know, Salamanca CCSD has an Urgent Care?

The SCCSD Urgent Care is open Monday – Friday during school hours 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In addition to treating non-emergent medical needs such as ear infections, pink eye, allergies, skin abnormalities, and more, the SCCSD Urgent Care can uniquely test students and employees for COVID-19, Influenza, Strep Throat and Urinalysis. Salamanca City Central […]

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Tree Lighting Events across the Allegany Territory

The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino held their annual tree lighting event on Wednesday, December 1st. Everyone had a fun time celebrating the official start of the holiday season. Later that week on Friday, December 3rd, Seneca Media & Communications Center had a jolly good time welcoming Santa and his friends to Jefferson Park for […]