April 12, 2024 issue
Over the summer, the Udall Foundation was proud to support 12 amazing Native American college students through the Native American Congressional Internship, including Rory Wheeler, Seneca, Cattaraugus Territory, Turtle clan. This 10-week internship in Washington, DC provided these students with professional experiences in congressional and federal agency offices. These Udall Interns join a growing number […]
Prior to COVID, many of us enjoyed a time of celebration together during the Falling Leaves Festival. In the spirit of Christian Unity (EPH 4: 1-6) Riverside Chapel has offered to host a renewal of this wonderful time together, and the call is now out for all Pastors and Congregations to gather for a COMMUNITY […]
Route 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory Submitted by Marilyn Anderson Fall is here and we are enjoying the various festivals in Western New York. Many of us enjoyed the Seneca Fall Festival by experiencing art, craft and agriculture displays. We have a lot of gifted people – including our lacrosse players. It is […]
All relatives/descendants of John White Sr. are invited to a family gathering on: Sunday, September 24, 2023 | 1pm | Cattaraugus Community Center MPR Please bring a dish to pass. If you are a descendant of John White or you’re not sure if you are, come and join us as we learn about our families […]
At the Church of the Good Shepherd Submitted by Elleretta Carroll The Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 12114 Route 438 Ext. in Irving, N.Y. cordially invites all members of the community and interested individuals to attend a special “Every Child Matters” remembrance on September 30th at 2pm. The service will be held in […]
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation (NACF) is excited to partner with Converge 45 to present Chords to Other Chords (Relative), a monumental neon sculpture by Portland-based, Seneca Nation artist Marie Watt. Chords to Other Chords (Relative) (2023) is first and foremost an affirmation of the land and the Indigenous people who are ephemeral monuments to […]
All Indigenous Women Across the World are Welcome! Mark your calendars for September 21-24 to join us for Rematriation’s annual Rekindling the Fire of our Sisterhood Gathering 2023! Sisters have described the gathering as an inspirational, empowering, eye-opening and transforming experience. Everyone is sure to leave with a whole new family of community members. Rematriation’s […]
Learn Seneca w/MEMRISE Download the Memrise app and start learning conversational Seneca today! After you download the app, use the QR CODE below to access the “Summertime Activities” lessons. Join Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h (We learn together), A Seneca Language Initiative, for their upcoming event: HONORING OUR PRECIOUS SENECA LANGUAGE Join us for dinner, recognition awards, and […]
Continuity, Innovation, and Resistance: The Art of Peter B. Jones Join the museum, curators, and artist Peter Jones on September 14 for a celebration of the fall exhibition “Continuity, Innovation, and Resistance: The Art of Peter B. Jones,” on view in the museum from August 24- December 15 at the Syracuse University Art Museum. Featuring […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Lawrence Isaac On Sunday August 13th at Nyä:wëh Village, Lawrence Isaac Vietnam Era Veteran, was honored during the VETERANS DAY event at the Erie County Fair. It was a joyous prideful day of recognition that he fully was deserving of, the highest award of being presented the Eagle Feather during a traditional sacred […]