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Welcome K-9 Lex

Repost from Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler along with the Seneca Nation of Indians President J.C. Seneca announce the deputizing of our newest road patrol canine, Lex. In December 2024 the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Seneca Nation in support of a new K-9 unit to patrol our communities. […]

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Ja:göh Spelling Bee Champ Jax Jamieson!

Ja:göh Jax Jamieson, Onöndowa’ga, Hanyahdë:h, of the Cattaraugus Territory won first place in the SCRIPPS Middle School Spelling Bee at The Park School of Buffalo. 7th grader Jax won in a 12 round competition, out spelling 11 others. Jax secured his final round spot with the word “suffice” and won the championship with the word […]

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Grief Support Groups

Submitted by Franchesca Jones Cattaraugus: March event! Please share! Dr. Lori Quiqley joined us in June 2023 and she is a valuable asset to learning, understanding, and growing through our grief and trauma. Allegany: Seneca Native Connections offers Grief Support services. Group meetings are open to all on the third Tuesday of each month. The […]

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Ja:göh Carson Waterman

We joined Carson Waterman last month for his museum docent training at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo. “Carson Waterman: Art Saved My Life” is an exploration of Carson’s career in art, beginning with his time as an illustrator during the Vietnam War. Among the pieces displayed in the exhibition is Carson’s mammoth “Clan […]

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Charli Rae Hill Featured on the Cover of First American Art Magazine

We’re thrilled to share this exciting collaboration courtesy of Hayden Haynes, Director of the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum and the Rochester Museum & Science Center featuring Ganöndi:ye’s “Charli Rae” Hill A one-of-a-kind project, Hayden (Seneca, Kiowa, Mvskoke, Deer Clan) finished an antler comb “blank” started by a Seneca ancestor over 300 years ago, recovered from Ganondagan […]

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Community Opioid Response Planning Meeting

Creating a Community of Hope Please join us for a community meeting to provide input and create plans for the Nation to address the Opioid Epidemic to save the lives of our family and friends. There will be meetings held on both territories to provide access for all. Please plan on adding to your calendar, […]

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Salamanca High School Students & Warriors of the Month!

A huge shoutout to the amazing students at Salamanca High School who have been recognized as our November & December Students and Warriors of the Month! Your hard work, determination, and dedication to excellence inspire us all. They demonstrate leadership, kindness, and what it truly means to be a Warrior! We are proud to celebrate […]

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News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | PO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168 Submitted by Marilyn Anderson The stores are filled with Valentine’s Day merchandise – cards, candy, decorations, etc. People can have different definitions of love, but the Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8: “Love is patient; love is kind; […]

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Original Peoples Podcast Ongwehonwe:

New Episode Alert 2/4/2025:Chef on the Rise, Meals By Lo w/Chef Lorinda Repost from Ansley Jemison FB Chef on the Rise, Meals By Lo w/ Chef Lorinda John (Seneca Nation): Chef Lorinda has always loved to cook, a talent she inherited from her family, who have always had a passion for food. While Chef Lorinda […]