August 15, 2025 issue
A world where Indigenous people are seen, heard, healthy and thriving Mission: OJI:SDA’ expands Indigenous visibility, land literacy and good health by using innovative methods of sharing ancestral knowledge. Through media arts and authentic curriculum, we focus on environmental protection, sustainability, community wellbeing, healing, and cultural vibrancy. Who Are We? We are an Indigenous women […]
Do you have a middle or high school student who is a technology enthusiast? Applications for the upcoming Coding Boot Camp are still open. This camp provides a great opportunity for Seneca youth to learn about various technologies and explore the world of coding. The camp will run from July 8th to the 12th at […]
Ja:göh Craig Seneca, Onöndowa’ga, Hanyahdë:h, who has officially finished his 6 years of apprenticeship and has earned the status of Journeyman for the IBEW, local 41. Craig lives with his family: Darrien, Jaxon, Savannah, Isaac and their angel Douglas Craig, in the Bush Road community on the Cattaraugus Territory.
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Kiwanis Club joined forces with the Seneca Nation Marshals and Allegany Community Center to hold their annual Bike Rodeo and Health Fair on June 2 at Salamanca High School. The rodeo included a bike safety course, face painting, bike inspections, free bike helmets from the Marshals, bike safety and an appearance […]
Third-graders in the Title Vl Native American Education classes at Gowanda Elementary School recently finished their clan project and have been bringing home the clan tote bags they created. Before the project begins, they talk about the clan system in class. They discuss clans from here as well as other Haudenosaunee Nations. They also talk […]
SAVE THE DATE: Raymond & Ella Jimerson Family Reunion The Raymond & Ella Jimerson Family Reunion will be held August 3, 2024 this year. The NEXT planning meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2024 at the CCC, at 6pm. For more information or if you have questions, contact Treat Montour at 716-984-6784
Seneca Artisans Showcased During Opening Event Repost from Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area FB Creating Home: Indigenous Roots & Connections in the Appalachian Forest Exhibit Repost from Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area FB Our newest interpretive program kicked-off with the opening of our new rotating exhibit “Creating Home: Indigenous Roots and Connections in the Appalachian […]
Remember here in Allegany we are surrounded by our beautiful hills, of woods Repost from SNI Conservation – Fish & Wildlife FB Be a proactive home owner, remove any potential food source they are looking for. Cat and dog food please don’t keep outside. Bird feeders can be a big attraction for these cuties so […]
Food Truck Fridays are returning to the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center this summer! This year, craft vendors are welcome to setup as well. Please call Stephanie at (716) 945-1790, ext. 3852 if you’re interested in participating.
Repost from Silver Creek Central School District FB Ja:göh Lucille Jimerson and Timothy Williams, both seniors at Silver Creek High School, for receiving the prestigious New York State Seal of Biliteracy and being the first ever to receive the distinction for Onöndowa’ga:’ Gawë:nö’ (Seneca Language)!! “Five Silver Creek students have received the prestigious Seal of […]