July 15, 2025 | By Kellen M. Quigley | oleantimesherald.com Pictured above: Salamanca Board of Education members Theresa Ray (left) and Kerry John were re-elected as president and vice president, respectively, for the 2025–26 school year. SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting July 1, re-electing Theresa Ray as president […]
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Kaycee Colburn Receives Power the Future Award
In recognition of her visionary leadership in cultural advocacy and inclusive community engagement July 15, 2025 | Repost from YWCA Jamestown FB A proud Seneca woman, Kaycee organized and led the 2023 Seneca Flag Raising Ceremony—an inspiring event that brought together local leaders, residents, and visitors to honor Indigenous heritage. She crafted the land acknowledgment, […]
Raymond & Ella Jimerson Family Reunion
Attention families of Helen, Raymond, Arnold, Roland, Sherman, Herman, Minnie, Kate & Gerald. The annual Raymond & Ella Jimerson family reunion will be held Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the Saylor Community Building (Cattaraugus Territory) from 12pm-4pm. Please bring a dish to share, and wear anything Disney! There will be swimming, volleyball, L.C.R., 50/50, door […]
Annual Cornplanter Picnic
Submitted by Leeora White You are invited to the Annual Cornplanter Picnic on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Allegany Community Center – Cornplanter Gazebo starting at 4pm! We welcome all Cornplanter Descendants to our family picnic and ask you to please bring a dish to pass and an auction item for our annual auctions […]
68th Annual Indian Fair & Market
Artist Applications Now Open! Repost from the Heard Museum Native Artists, interested in showcasing your work to nearly 20,000 art collectors, buyers, and enthusiasts? Applications for the 68th Annual Indian Fair & Market are NOW OPEN. Accepted artists may enter into the Indian Fair & Market Juried Competition for a chance to win the prestigious […]
Carson Waterman Gifts President of St. Bonaventure University an Original Artwork
Jeff Gingerich, President, St. Bonaventure University recently shared “Honored to accept a Carson Waterman original, a meaningful gift from this year’s honorary degree recipient and a treasured artist of the Seneca Nation. His work tells stories that transcend generations, and I’m proud to display this piece in my office as a reminder of our deep […]
To My Beautiful Daughter in Heaven,
Everyday without you is filled with ache, my precious girl. I miss the warmth of your hugs, your sweet voice, and all the little things only you brought into my life. Even though you’re in Heaven, your spirit dances in my heart. I will love you forever, my daughter Amy. ~ Author unknown Happy Heavenly […]
“Sovereign Threads: Treaty, Fashion, and the Art of Indigenous Futuring”
Sovereign Threads presents a groundbreaking fusion of treaty conversations and contemporary Indigenous fashion, weaving together history, strength, and resilience. This piece features the design, concepts, and hand crafting of Dr. Rodney Haring (Seneca carving artist and health research scientist) in collaboration with Tara Haring (Seneca runway model and lawyer), along with Brody D. Jimerson (Seneca […]
Salamanca Hometown HERO Seneca Veteran Banners Update
Submitted by Trish Scanlan The American Legion would like to remind the community that if your loved ones Hometown HERO banner isn’t hanging up around the city, chances are it’s faded. The Legion isn’t hanging banners that are faded. Approximately 100 Seneca Veteran banners are known to be faded. If you would like to pick […]
Attention: Phone Scam
Reposted from Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office FB The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn residents of a new text message scam that is being reported by members of the community. There are text messages being received by the community members warning of a final notice for an outstanding traffic ticket. The text message […]