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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
West Seneca Historical Society unveils marker commemorating the legend of Kau-Qua-Tau
wivb.com | September 26, 2021 WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — West Seneca’s Historical Society is honoring a legendary figure in the town’s history. Officials unveiled a marker in honor of Kau-Qua-Tau. The Seneca medicine woman was executed for witchcraft in the 1820s. The marker is placed at lower Lower Ebenezer Cemetery where it’s believed Kau-Qua-Tau […]
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, […]
LeRoy Family Reunion Update
Submitted by Julie Snow The LeRoy family reunion has been CANCELED due to COVID on the rise and with all children back in school, and because not everyone has been vaccinated. We don’t want to risk the spread within the family. However, we will start working on next year’s reunion! Stay safe and see you […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Indigenous Pink —- Breast Health The Seneca Nation Health System has put together some very important information about breast health that appeared in their recent Community Health Newsletter. See below for info:










