Community News

Hosted by the Catt Rez Beaders Stop down to the Stanley Huff Heritage Center on Saturday, April 27th for their Get a Gift for Mom Vendor Day. Stop by for the gifts, stay for the laughs and enjoy some good food! To reserve a vendor space, call Mary or Sam at 716-532-8162.

Allegany OR Cattaraugus Territory The number of acres doesn’t matter, on either territory. Please send a text to: 716.796.4588.

Arts Etobicoke Exciting News! We invite you to join us for this upcoming exhibition “Story Stick Collection: Indigenous Knowledge and Art-Making Practices” with Dr. Rodney Haring. Don’t miss the chance to connect with Dr. Rodney Haring during the artist talk on March 27 from 6-8pm. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to learn and engage […]

Submitted by Reesa Abrams Recently, the #SenecaLandBack community group held meetings at Cattaraugus (Feb. 3) and Allegany (Mar. 2) to discuss the history of Seneca land loss and ideas for land reclamation. These gatherings mark the beginning of a new effort to assert our rights and regain control over our aboriginal territory throughout Western New […]

As WNY prepares for a solar eclipse, Silo City unveils ‘The Gustoweh’, a tribute to Seneca heritage. This event marks a significant cultural moment. March 2, 2024 | By Saboor Bayat | bnnbreaking.com As a total solar eclipse approaches, Western New York prepares for an influx of visitors, particularly to Silo City, where Seneca Nation’s […]

February 23, 2024 | oleantimesherald.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Leaders of the Seneca Nation and the St. Bonaventure University community met last month for the first time since the two institutions agreed last fall to rekindle their relationship. “This is about polishing the chain of friendship,” said Odie Porter, a Seneca Nation Councillor, referring to a […]

Apply by April 29, 2024 Starting in 2024, Harpo Foundation will offer an annual $25,000 fellowship to amplify the contributions of under-recognized native American contemporary visual artists. The Impact Award for Native American Art aims to further the foundation’s mission to expand creative inquiry through inclusivity and equitable representation in the visual arts. To be […]

We are excited to host some amazing and cultural talent! Participate in our heritage festival over the WNY Lax Fest weekend! Join us at the heart of a vibrant celebration of culture and community at the Western New York lacrosse festival, happening May 4-5, 2024! We are calling on traditional artists and craftspeople to showcase […]

Yanenowi Logan (Seneca Nation), co-president of National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission, delivers youth perspective on State of Indian Nations. February 13, 2024 “I stand before you today, with a profound sense of responsibility, and a deep commitment to shedding light on a critical and often overlooked matter, the state of indigenous youth. The […]

Submitted by Jessica Seneca Geffen Sasala, Wolf Clan, was inducted into the Elmwood Franklin School’s National Junior Honor Society on February 22, 2024 in Buffalo, NY. Geffen is the daughter of Jessica Seneca and Andrew Sasala. Granddaughter of Gale Button and the late Clarence Seneca Sr., and Frances “Fran” Sasala (Huff) and the late Richard […]