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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Rd., Cattaraugus Territory Submitted by Marilyn Anderson Ecclesiastes 3:1 says “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven”. Fall is here and we can enjoy carving pumpkins, raking leaves, putting away our summer furniture, cheering at football games, etc. By this time our young […]

October 10, 2023 | Repost From Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester FB Page Join us for Haudenosaunee Heritage Celebration Day at MAG in collaboration with Friends of Ganondagan Program Director Jeanette Jemison (Mohawk, Snipe Clan)! The celebration will be held Sunday, November 12th from 12-4pm at the Memorial Art Gallery of the […]