February 13, 2026 issue
People have been asking about Beth Smoke’s boxing trunks and noticed how stunning they appear in the ring! Fabricated by Seneca Nation member Shelly Keyes! These boxing trunks were designed by Team Smoke Boxing and fabricated by Seneca Nation of Indians member Shelly Keyes. The idea was to incorporate the influence of the turtle island […]
Exhibit Installation underway thanks to Guest Curator, Luanne Redeye August 5, 2024 | Binghamton University Art Museum Guest curator, Luanne Redeye, who currently resides in California, guides preparation staff and volunteers on the installation of the exhibition. Redeye is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art Practice at the University of California, Berkeley and […]
Amanda Austin is taking on a new role as Academic Cultural Coordinator (Native American Education Program Coordinator). Samantha Scanlan is joining us as a tutor under the My Brother’s Keeper grant.
Route 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory Submitted by Marilyn Anderson Hamburg Fair is over and the State Fair is over too!! The Seneca Fall Festival begins on September 13 – is it fall already?? Students definitely know that it’s back to school time. Some stores have Halloween decorations on display. Why the rush? […]
12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Submitted by Kathy Bloom – Many Nya:wëhs to all who donated, supported, were involved in, brought their children to, and prayed for the Daily Vacation Bible School held at the Saylor Building last week! A more thorough report will be in the upcoming issue. Brother Mike Gates will be our […]
Supporting Instructor for Native Culinary Herbs: Online Gardening Course! August 14, 2024 | Repost from Sweet Flag Herbs FB Ken is a well-known champion of native plants in the WNY area, and I’m thrilled to incorporate his expertise into this course. Ken is a passionate Indigenous horticulturalist and member of the Seneca Nation of Indians. […]
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 […]
NAFIS is pleased to announce that Karen Magara, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations at Salamanca City Central School District (New York), has joined the NAFIS Board of Directors. She was appointed at the Board’s 2024 summer meeting. Magara has been involved with the Impact Aid Program for more than a decade and played an […]
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’! Calling all community members! Join Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h for a fun-filled family day at Elkdale Country Club, Monday, September 9th in support of language and culture programs across Seneca communities. Men, Women and Co-ed teams are invited to register today! All donations for the auction are greatly appreciated and can be directed to Gina […]
July 29, 2024 | By Chris Schulz | wvpublic.org Pictured: David Locklear, left, and Larry Jent play music as Jocelyn Jones dances at the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center in Elkins. Much of Appalachia has a deep-seated history connected to the original inhabitants of the land. But often, West Virginia is presented not as a homeland […]