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September 10, 2024 | By Robert Creenan | niagara-gazette.com Pictured above: The Thomas Asylum for Orphaned and Destitute Native children on the Cattaraugus Territory. A topic hardly touched on in American history textbooks took center stage Tuesday, September 10th as Niagara University Professor Dr. Lori Quigley shared some traumatic parts of her family story. Lori […]

At the Church of the Good Shepherd – Clough Community Hall A time of reflection, healing and the way forward. Stop out and join the Church of the Good Shepherd on Saturday, September 28, 2024, starting at 2pm for their Every Child Matters event. Author Keith Burich will be there, enjoy some traditional dancing and […]

12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Submitted by Kathy Bloom All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 We are grateful for all who participated in this year’s Daily Vacation Bible School program! Sharon Patterson, along with a group of faithful […]

Submitted by Franchesca Jones Attention! The Grief Support Group is now meeting in both Erie & Cattaraugus Counties! Starting in October 2024, we will be meeting in Salamanca! Please remember: 2nd Thursday of each month (Irving) – at the Four Corners United Methodist Church 3rd Tuesday of each month (Salamanca) – at 983 R.C. Hoag […]

St. Bonaventure University will get a double dose of Native American culture this month at Reilly Center Arena. On Tuesday, September 17, Marty Jimerson Jr. and the Indigenous Spirit Dancers will be performing from 6:30-8:30 p.m. On Thursday, September 19, Onondaga Nation storyteller Perry Ground will perform from 6-8 p.m. The events, both free to […]

Haudenosaunee & Indigenous Matrilineality Symposium Indigenous non-profit organization Rematriation is hosting an academic symposium in collaboration with Syracuse University’s Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice from February 28 through March 2, 2025. Syracuse University is located on Onondaga Nation lands in the heart of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The purpose of the symposium is […]

The new bachelor’s degree for Indigenous Studies BA was formally approved by SUNY and the NYS Board of Education, and is now enrolling students!! If you have questions about adding it as a second major or changing your major to Indigenous Studies BA, and/or the curriculum requirements, please contact Amanda at alcasali@buffalo.edu. The undergrad catalog […]