March 24, 2026 | By Ryan Zunner | Repost from Buffalo Toronto Public Media A new initiative to tackle high incidence and mortality rates of lung cancer in Indigenous populations is being spearheaded by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The program will bring education and Roswell’s virtual resources to Indigenous communities across the United States, […]
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Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Update
12557 Route 438, Irving, NY You’re invited to join us for these special events! Movie Night! – Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 6:00 PMTotal Freedom! – Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 11:00 AM Recovery Facility Group will share how God has delivered them from their addictions Spring Ladies Luncheon! – Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ […]
Silver Creek High School Includes Language and Culture Opportunities For Students
[Reposted from Silver Creek Central School District’s Facebook | 4/8/26] Last week, High School Seneca Language students participated in a beading class, making pins for Mother’s Day. As part of a grant from the NYS Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, we were able to welcome Sam and Mary Jacobs to walk the Seneca […]
$21 Million in Grants Provided Under FHWA’s Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund
— To Fund 84 Safety Projects For 61 Tribes Across 13 States March 19, 2026 | Repost from highways.dot.gov Roadway departures account for 63% of fatal crashes in Tribal areas. These grants provide the tools—like better guardrails, new pedestrian pathways, and advanced data tracking—to prevent these tragedies before they happen. “The grants we’re announcing today […]
The Rochester Music Hall of Fame to honor the ‘Music of The Seneca Nation’
New Inductees Announced by The Whirlwind Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Concert & Ceremony – Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Eastman Theatre | Rochester, NY Rochester, NY — The Whirlwind Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Concert & Ceremony will celebrate artistic excellence, cultural impact, and community legacy at its 13th annual induction […]
Stitching With Skill
Repost from Lake Shore High School Facebook Stitching with Skill. Precision is the name of the game for our Seneca Language students! Today they were hard at work in a Moccasin Workshop, mastering the art of piercing tough elk hide. It’s a lesson in patience, tradition, and—as a few sharp needles reminded us—staying focused! We […]
Cooking Up Culture at Seneca 5
Repost from Lake Shore High School Cooking Up Culture at Seneca 5! On Friday, Seneca 5 students got a hands-on lesson in making “Scon Dogs”—or Ga:hgwagi:’danö:höh oishädai:ëh. A huge Nya:wëh to Alexis Stevens for visiting and teaching our students how to measure, mix, and fry this traditional treat. It was a perfect day for language, […]
Salamanca City Central Civics Engagement Program
Students from our Civics Engagement Program are in Washington, DC this week advocating for Federal Impact Aid and making their voices heard on behalf of our community. While attending the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) Conference, they also had the opportunity to connect with Indigenous activists from across the country, building relationships and […]
Indigenous Students & Indigenous Allies are Off on an Incredible Adventure!
Repost from Salamanca City Central School District Facebook Indigenous students & Indigenous Allies are off on an incredible adventure! From meeting with the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, to touring the U.S. Capitol, to visiting the National Museum of the American Indian—this journey is filled with powerful learning, connection, and exploration. And the adventure doesn’t […]
Corning Museum of Glass unveils latest Permanent Installation
Repost from Corning Museum of Glass We’re excited to share a historic moment at CMoG: our new permanent installation—Glass in the Hodi:nohšö:nih (Haudenosaunee) Confederacy—is officially on view and open to the public! Developed in close collaboration with the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center of the Seneca Nation of Indians director Hayden Haynes and curated by artist and […]










