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Cayelle John named Kiwanis Terrific Kid of the Month

Repost from Salamanca City Central School District | May 10, 2026 For the month of April, Kiwanis recognized a 3rd grader as our TERRIFIC kid. Cayelle John from Ms. Klusek’s classroom was nominated for her take charge attitude when it comes to helping out. During snack time for Prospect’s power hour program, Cayelle noticed that […]

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Tradition in the Making at Lake Shore Senior High

Repost from Lake Shore High School | May 11, 2026 Our students recently had a special opportunity to learn the intricate art of traditional Iroquois raised beadwork. Led by the talented mother and daughter team of Mary and Samantha Jacobs, this workshop focused on more than just technique. It was a chance for our students […]

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Celebrating Excellence at Salamanca High School!

Repost from Salamanca City Central School District | May 4,2026 It is with great pride that we announce the Top 10 students of the Class of 2026! Over the past four-plus years, these outstanding individuals have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to academic excellence. This achievement is truly well-deserved, and we couldn’t be more […]

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White Pine Planted On Arbor Day at SBU Chosen To Honor Senecas

Repost from The Olean Star | Photo credit: St. Bonaventure Pictured above: Kevin Seneca (left), a Seneca Nation Councillor on the Allegany Territory, and Dr. David Hilmey, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at St. Bonaventure University, take part in the ceremonial planting of a white pine tree. ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University […]

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Little Miss Fall Festival Participants are Crowned

On Thursday, April 29, 2026, the crowning of the Lil Miss Fall Festival participants was held at the Cattaraugus Territory Seneca Fire hall with a dinner, social singing from Darelyn Spruce, Alexis Stevens and Aleah Stevens from the Newtown Lady Singers. Daphne Twoguns, Yenyahdë:h (She is Turtle clan) – crowned by her No’yeh, Charisse Twoguns […]

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Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Music of the Seneca Nation inducted as part of the class of 2026! ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place at the Eastman Theater on Sunday night, April 26, 2026. It was a celebration of artistic excellence, cultural impact and community legacy. Internationally acclaimed actor and singer Taye Diggs, […]

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Salamanca City Central School District’s Native Lit English 12 Students Take Class Outdoors

Repost from Salamanca City Central School District Facebook Mrs. Kinney’s Native Lit English 12 students stepped beyond the classroom and into the natural world. As part of their study of abundance and reciprocity, students harvested wild onions while reflecting on the teachings from Braiding Sweetgrass and the Honorable Harvest shared by Robin Wall Kimmerer. They […]

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His PhD Thesis Solved A Mystery – and May Help Turn A Lake Blue Again

By Patrick Monahan – University of Pittsburgh PittWire | Photography by Tom Altany | April 21, 2026Submitted by Pamela Gifford Growing up, Eli Hall’s family often visited the Allegheny Reservoir, a man-made lake that straddles the border between Pennsylvania and New York. Driving north along the shores, they’d see blue waters, boaters, swimmers, everything you’d […]

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Energy & Water for our Future: Professional Development Workshop

Join us (Nate Drag/Sea Grant, Tara Muenz/Stroud, Don Haas/PCI, Shannon Seneca, Jason Corwin) for an engaging Teacher Workshop that blends hands-on STEM activities with the rich perspectives of Indigenous knowledge systems. Registration space limited to 15 participants from Lakeshore, Silver Creek, Gowanda, and Salamanca City Central School District. We welcome K-12 teachers from all subject areas. […]