Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | PO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168Sunday worship service – 9 a.m. Submitted by Marilyn Anderson Visits to the Broadway Market, family gatherings, egg hunts, spring vacations are all signs of Easter and the coming spring (we hope!). For Christians we now reflect on the meaning of […]
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Ladies’ Spring Luncheon
With Special Guest Petrice Neyman sharing in music and testimony Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 starting at 12pm at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church – 12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Please RSVP to (585) 356-7106.
Pure Native
Community members need to register for the FREE tickets and can do so using this link –https://www.ganondagan.org/event-details/pure-native-sunday-salon-haudenosaunee-performance Haudenosaunee Performance | Sunday, May 11, 2pm • Tickets RequiredCelebrate the closing performance of this production with an afternoon of community and connection for Indigenous audience members and performers to enjoy together. Non-Indigenous patrons are also welcome to attend. […]
An Everlasting Brave Journey: Grief Support
Submitted by: An Everlasting Brave Journey – Angela Becton, Jackie Jimerson, Franchesca Jones Introducing our new name, An Everlasting Brave Journey: Grief Support is a grassroots organization formed in September 2023 and dedicated to providing extra support through your journey. Services are available for individuals and families who reside both on and off Territory. The […]
How a New Exhibit at Fort Pitt Museum Is Bringing Cultures Together
After a decade of development, the Pittsburgh-based museum presents a fresh view of American Indian history in new exhibit. From artifacts that date back centuries to modern crafts carrying on traditions, there is a lot to experience at Fort Pitt Museum’s newest exhibit. “Homelands: Native Nations of Allegheny” is on display through June 2025. In […]
Come Stand up for the River – Defend Ohi:yo’
Submitted by Deb Jimerson Come out and protest Mayor Aiello’s lack of action on the sewage discharge issue on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 starting at 5pm, at Lincoln Park – East State Street sidewalk (please don’t block vehicular or foot traffic). At 6pm, come SPEAK FOR THE RIVER at the Olean Common Council Meeting in […]
Gowanda Central School District Board of Education Update
Petitions to become a member of the Gowanda Central School District Board of Education are now available in the District Clerk’s Office. Currently there are two positions to be filled (3 year terms). Completed petitions must be filed with the District Clerk no later than Monday, April 21, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. […]
GEVA Theatre Presents the East Coast Premiere of Pure Native by Vickie Ramirez
On Stage April 15 – May 11 Hodinosho:ni’ Textile Artists and their work will be featured as part of the set river set design. Designed by Métis artist Troy Hourie’s Scenic Design for Pure Native to bring his fabric river to life. Artists Tami Watt and Faye Lone’s work will be featured in the production. […]
2025 Storytellers Conference
Local Seneca Artists, Academics and Storytellers participate in 2025 Storytellers Conference Photos by Seneca Media On Saturday, April 5, 2025, speakers, educators, and life-long learners from across Turtle Island convened for the 15th Annual Storytellers Conference held at the Niagara Falls Convention Center in Niagara Falls, New York. The Western Door was proudly represented by […]
Commitment to Keeping Ohi:yo’ Beautiful in Memory of Kiona M. Welch
Adopt-A-Highway Program Signs Erected by the Road to “No Where” On Friday, April 4, 2025, the Adopt-A-Highway program erected signs along Interstate 86 in Salamanca, NY in memory of the late Kiona M. Welch of Ohi:yo’, signaling the community’s commitment to keeping the area litter-free. “The road to “no where” was her favorite spot & […]