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February 14, 1984 – May 12, 2024 Submitted by Kelly Edwards Peter J. Edwards II, Dzoä’s’ah 40, Seneca, Wolf Clan of Six Nations unexpectedly left us on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024 to begin his journey back to the Creator. He was predeceased by his father, Peter J. Edwards; his maternal grandmother, Shirley M. Lyons; […]

Alhanna Gabel & Chloe Luther Repost from Gowanda Central School District FB Gowanda High School is sharing profiles of its Top 10 graduates of the Class of 2024. Next up is Alhanna Gabel, who is tied for the rank of No. 4. Future Plan: Studying adolescent math education at St. Bonaventure University. Interests: High school […]

Gowanda Students Repost from Gowanda Central School District FB Gowanda Middle School students in Seneca classes were fortunate to have Nödis’ah Marcus Waterman from the Sully Huff Heritage Center visit on Friday, May 31, 2024. Nödis’ah, a member of the GCS Class of 2004, shared knowledge of traditional games handed down to him by his […]

Salamanca High School Repost from SCCSD FB The Seneca Studies Honor Society was formed in the Salamanca High School to give recognition to those students who have demonstrated the desire to participate and succeed in classes, organizations, and community service that focus on Seneca and/or Indigenous peoples. Congratulations to this year’s newest members! It is […]

Thank you to Officer Jonathan Gill of the Seneca Nation Fish & Wildlife Department for visiting Gowanda Middle School & sharing information about Blanding’s Turtles Head Start Program with The Buffalo Zoo. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/FFgXIusl-WM?feature=shared

Unique program tackles roots of healthcare disparities with education and screening initiatives, patient navigators and internships to bring Indigenous youth into science and oncology fields May 30, 2024 | roswellpark.org The Innovation Engine series highlights high-impact Roswell Park science that advances the priorities of the National Cancer Plan – a roadmap for working together to […]

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 […]