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Join us for All Nations Day at the New York State Fair in Syracuse!

NACS is offering FREE bus transportation to this fantastic event! Date: Friday, August 30th, 2024Departure Time from NACS Buffalo Office: 7:15amReturn Departure from Fairgrounds: 6:30pm Enjoy a day filled with vibrant culture and heritage! On the fairgrounds, you’ll find:• Scooter rentals (limited availability)• Delicious traditional foods• Beautiful Native crafts Please note: Scooter rentals, food, and […]

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Paige Priest, 2024 Healers Community Cohort

Paige Priest (Seneca Nation) First Year Medical Student www.wearehealers.org/paige-priest Paige’s journey to medical school is marked by resilience, determination, and a deep-rooted commitment to her Native community. Graduating from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies on the pre-medical track, alongside minors in sociology and biology, she continued her academic […]

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News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Route 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory Submitted by Marilyn Anderson July is coming to an end – already!! Strawberries are gone and corn is ready. Gardens produce vegetables which provide us with fresh food. The Veterans Pow Wow is over which is a time when many people get to visit with friends that […]

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Potluck Community Dinner

Church of the Good Shepherd – Clough Hall, Irving, NY Join us for a POTLUCK COMMUNITY DINNER on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 at 5:30pm. Hotdogs will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass. To be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd – Clough Hall, located at 12114 Route 438 Ext., Irving, NY 14081. There will also […]

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News from Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Submitted by Kathy Bloom We had the privilege of transporting two van loads from Cattaraugus, Tuscarora, and Allegany to attend the annual Warrior Leadership Summit in Illinois early this month! Over 560 attendees represented tribes from all over the U.S., including Alaska and Canada! This week-long conference was a time […]

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Allegheny River Paddle By Activist Upstaged By Big Sewage Overflow

June 21, 2024 | By Rick Miller | Republished From The Olean Star Photo above: (Rick Miller/Olean Star) Degaweno:da’s, a Seneca activist, paddles near the discharge of treated sewage at the Olean wastewater treatment plant on Thursday. OLEAN — For the Summer Solstice Thursday, Degaweno:da’s, a Seneca environmental activist, paddled his kayak on the Allegheny […]