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Celebrate Heritage:

New Exhibits and Classes Offer a Glimpse into the History of the Seneca Nation EllicottvilleNOW Interview with SINM Director Hayden Haynes October 9, 2024 | By Jessica Schultz | ellicottvillenow.com Fall means something different for everyone. For some it means cozy sweatshirts, hot cider and books. (By some, I mean myself.) And for others it’s […]

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Grief Support Groups

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! 2nd Thursday of each month (Irving) – at the Four Corners United Methodist Church 3rd Tuesday of each month (Salamanca) – at 983 R.C. Hoag Dr.

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Honoring the Land of the Seneca Nation

UB Indigenous Studies professor Jason Corwin speaks on the history of Native peoples in the Buffalo-Niagara area October 16, 2024 | By Sarah Owusu | ubspectrum.com Photo: A longhouse crafted by one of Dr. Jason Corwin’s students, located in the Indigenous Studies department office on the fifth floor of Clemens Hall. Photo by Mylien Lai […]

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USET Close-Up Meeting

Submitted by Allegany Education Department ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME! Join the Allegany Education Department on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm for the USET Close-Up Meeting to be held at the Allegany Education Department classroom – located in the Allegany Community Center, Education wing. Topics of discussion: Washington, DC USET Program 2025 (Date TBD) Information […]

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Ja:göh Penny Minner & Samantha Jacobs!

Reposted from First American Art Magazine FB and Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art FB Penelope S. Minner (Seneca) of Salamanca, New York, received a Best of Division award in the Carvings and Dolls category at this summer’s Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival for this piece “Corn Pounder” – pictured left. Photo: Eiteljorg […]

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Ja:göh Jo’Elle Thompson!

Congratulations to Jo’Elle Thompson for being named to the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40, a program that recognizes professionals under the age of 40 already making significant impacts in the casino gaming industry. Jo’Elle is a NIGC Compliance Officer for the D.C. Region and a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians. Read […]

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“I’m a Little Smoke Dancer” Book Giveaway

Ja:göh to Author Darelyn Spruce and Illustrator by Bradley Jimerson Last month, the Cattaraugus Family Support Services held a Family Dinner and Mini Social with a Book Giveaway at the Cattaraugus Community Center. The book “I’m a Little Smoke Dancer” written by Darelyn Spruce and Illustrated by Bradley Jimerson, both Seneca from the Cattaraugus Territory, […]

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Native American Speaker Series Planned for November

at Anderson-Lee Library in Silver Creek Submitted by Amy O’Connell 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. Registration will begin later in October. All programs on Tuesday and […]