June 13, 2025 issue
Members from the Allegany and Cattaraugus Six Nations Agriculture Society participated in the New York State Fair’s Indian Village from August 21 – September 2. Dozens of representatives from each Six Nations Territory in New York gather each year to showcase songs, social dances, fashion, culture, homemaking, agriculture and Haudenosaunee traditions. Social dances are held […]
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 2024! The Jimersontown Presbyterian Church will be holding their 63rd Annual Native Foods Dinner at the Seneca Nation Administration Building (SAAB) Grand Hall from Noon-2:30pm. DINE-IN or TAKE-OUT You MUST Preorder: Marilyn George | 716.474.6387 (cell) | marilyn_george@yahoo.com Gloria Heron (VENDORS) | 716.307.6672 (cell) | gjheron@hotmail.com Sue Blacksnake […]
NYSF Indian Village Fall Meeting: When: October 5, 2024Time: 11amWhere: Mary C Winder Community Center, 1 Windfall Way, Oneida, New York Lunch to be served Open to all members Agenda: – Officers reports – Review of 2024 fair – Other – Elections NYSF Indian Village Cattaraugus Area Meeting: When: September 29, 2024Time: 6pmWhere: Stanley Huff […]
The family of Carol Kennedy Bennett would like to thank you for the kind expression of sympathy shown to us during our time of sorrow. The beautiful floral arrangements, cards and food so generously given were gratefully received. The support and comfort you provided will always be remembered. ~ Darrell Bennett & Family~ Shirley Patterson […]
September 10, 2024 | By Robert Creenan | niagara-gazette.com Pictured above: The Thomas Asylum for Orphaned and Destitute Native children on the Cattaraugus Territory. A topic hardly touched on in American history textbooks took center stage Tuesday, September 10th as Niagara University Professor Dr. Lori Quigley shared some traumatic parts of her family story. Lori […]
At the Church of the Good Shepherd – Clough Community Hall A time of reflection, healing and the way forward. Stop out and join the Church of the Good Shepherd on Saturday, September 28, 2024, starting at 2pm for their Every Child Matters event. Author Keith Burich will be there, enjoy some traditional dancing and […]
12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Submitted by Kathy Bloom All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 We are grateful for all who participated in this year’s Daily Vacation Bible School program! Sharon Patterson, along with a group of faithful […]
Submitted by Franchesca Jones Attention! The Grief Support Group is now meeting in both Erie & Cattaraugus Counties! Starting in October 2024, we will be meeting in Salamanca! Please remember: 2nd Thursday of each month (Irving) – at the Four Corners United Methodist Church 3rd Tuesday of each month (Salamanca) – at 983 R.C. Hoag […]
St. Bonaventure University will get a double dose of Native American culture this month at Reilly Center Arena. On Tuesday, September 17, Marty Jimerson Jr. and the Indigenous Spirit Dancers will be performing from 6:30-8:30 p.m. On Thursday, September 19, Onondaga Nation storyteller Perry Ground will perform from 6-8 p.m. The events, both free to […]
Haudenosaunee & Indigenous Matrilineality Symposium Indigenous non-profit organization Rematriation is hosting an academic symposium in collaboration with Syracuse University’s Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice from February 28 through March 2, 2025. Syracuse University is located on Onondaga Nation lands in the heart of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The purpose of the symposium is […]