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November Events at Anderson-Lee Library

They are holding their annual Native American Speaker’s Series during the month of November to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month featuring speakers: Flip White, Lafayette Williams, Ritchie Sasala, and Terry Jones Submitted by Amy O’Connell Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main Street in Silver Creek has announced their programming for the month of November. […]

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News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | Pastor – Holly Brittain | 716-930-4661 HBRIT37014@aol.com | Submitted by Marilyn Anderson Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven”. Fall is here and we can enjoy picking apples and/or grapes, carving pumpkins, raking leaves, putting away […]

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A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2021

October 08, 2021 Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures — safeguarding land, language, spirit, knowledge, and tradition across the generations. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal […]

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“OUT of the DARKNESS” Walk

Helping to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Seneca Media On Saturday, September 25, 2021, Native Connections held an “OUT of the DARKNESS” walk to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Jackie John was a guest speaker to relay her experience and share her healing process […]

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‘Water is Life’ mural by Seneca artist installed on the Genesee

G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) recently unveiled a mural overlooking the Genesee River in downtown Rochester. Titled “Water is Life,” the piece depicts the Haudenosaunee Creation Story and overlooks the Genesee River rochestercitynewspaper.com | September 29, 2021 Photo: Artist Peter Jemison stands in front of his “Water is Life” mural, which was installed on […]

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Ja:goh John Waterman, Jr.,

Newest Gowanda Central School Board of Education Member Repost from GCSD Facebook page Let’s give a warm welcome to JOHN Y. WATERMAN JR., the newest member of the Board of Education of Gowanda Central School District. Mr. Waterman, who is a 1992 graduate of GCS, was sworn in Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the start […]

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Ja:goh Cashis Montour!

Gowanda Middle School Elects Student Leaders Repost from GCSD Facebook page Congratulations to the following Panthers on being named Student Council officers at Gowanda Middle School for the 2021-2022 academic year: • CASHIS MONTOUR is PRESIDENT• ALAYNA FISH is VICE PRESIDENT• ISABELLE GRAHAM is TREASURER• BELLA MAINES is SECRETARY Way to go!

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Opening Night of Ga’nigöi:yoh: G. Peter Jemison, a retrospective

at K Art – October 22nd https://www.thek.art/g-peter-jemison The illustrious career of G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) spans decades across a wide swath of diverse accomplishments with an immeasurable worldwide impact. Jemison has explored various topics through his art, from creating political works that portray contemporary social commentary to those that reflect his relationship with […]

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Annual Fire Prevention Week

2021 Campaign: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety Photos by Seneca Media | Campaign info: nfpa.org In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2021; Seneca Fire Cattaraugus Territory held a fire drill with ECLC. The children were able to meet “Sparky” and have a fire apparatus tour. Remember to change your smoke alarm batteries, […]