Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church You’re invited! Join the Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church on November 18th from 1pm-4pm for a short service and music followed by a luncheon. Come learn about our church’s history on the Seneca Cattaraugus Territory. See flyer below for details:
Community News
Salamanca School Wins National Indian Education Association Award
For Contributions to Native Education October 23, 2023 | By Kellen Quigley | oleantimesherald.com Photo: Members of the Salamanca City Central School District’s Native American Curriculum Team accept the William Demmert Cultural Freedom Award during this year’s National Indian Education Association convention, pictured alongside Councillor Arlene Bova. Albuquerque, N.M. — The Salamanca City Central School […]
Seneca Nation Federal Agent Daniel Sherman NYS Historical Marker
October 22, 2023 | observertoday.com Forestville, NY – As part of the Forestville Fall Festival, a New York State Historical Marker honoring Daniel Sherman was placed at the 19th century Sherman home at the intersection of Pearl and Center streets. Hanover Historian Vince Martonis designed the marker to help residents remember Sherman’s significance to Chautauqua […]
Jheneli Skye Huff Featured on the Cover of Scholastic News-Let’s Find Out
November/December 2023 Issue Ja:göh Jheneli Huff (Onö:dowa’ga:’, Otá:yö:nih clan) who made the cover of Scholastic News-Let’s Find Out as she shared her young passion and knowledge for Lacrosse with over 8 million students who enjoy SN-LFO weekly. Jheneli is the daughter of Lauren & Darwin C. “Murf” Huff from the Pinewoods community and attends Gowanda […]
Ja:göh Audrey Koertvelyessy
October 16, 2023 | Repost from Department of Indigenous Studies, University at Buffalo Eighteen UB alumni received Alumni Achievement Awards at a ceremony on October 12th that honors alumni who have brought distinction to the university. UB deans presented Distinguished Alumni Awards to these alumni on behalf of each school: School of Nursing: Audrey Koertvelyessy […]
Agwadëyesta’ Do:gë:h (‘We learn together’)
A Seneca Language Initiative JOB OPPORTUNITY Temporary teacher assistant will provide afternoon relief to Faithkeeper School staff to allow them to participate in daily language training with a focus on increasing their proficiency and immersion instruction with students. Teacher assistants will provide classroom supervision, care and classroom clean up in the afternoons, Monday thru Friday […]
Ja:göh Layla Seneca
October 9,2023 | Repost from Layla Seneca’s Linkedin “I am thrilled to share the incredible success of this year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day event at Penn State! This momentous occasion, which took place on October 9th, was a powerful testament to the dedication and hard work of the Indigenous Peoples’ Student Association (IPSA) and the broader […]
Anderson-Lee Library to Host Speaker Series
In November for Native American Heritage Month Submitted by Amy O’Connell, Anderson-Lee Library Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main Street in Silver Creek announces the schedule for their annual speaker series in honor of Native American Heritage Month. All programs are free and open to the public. Please register for the programs by calling 716-934-3468, […]
Introducing Our Indigenous Survivor’s Mental Health Therapy Services
Submitted by David Silverheels, LMSW, Mental Health Therapist – Victim Services, CCA-Connecting Communities In Action Are you an Indigenous person facing the daunting challenges of domestic violence, physical and sexual assault, or the fear of speaking out? We understand the unique struggles you face, and we’re here to help. You Are Not Alone At Connecting […]
Ja:göh Maddie Tighe!
October 17, 2023 | Repost from Department of Indigenous Studies, University at Buffalo FB Page Ja:goh! Congratulations to Maddie Tighe (Seneca, Turtle Clan) for being awarded the Dr. Stephen C. Dunnett Study Abroad Scholarship for her SUNY Study Abroad for a cultural study of New Zealand! #ubuffalo #studyabroad #newzealand #indigenousstudentsuccess #seneca