October 31, 2025 issue
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 […]
February 23, 2024 | sbu.edu St. Bonaventure University is pleased to welcome alumna Lori V. Quigley, ’81, as the Spring 2024 Lenna Visiting Professor, March 11-22. Dr. Lori V. Quigley, ’81A professor of leadership and policy at Niagara University, Quigley is also an accomplished educational consultant in areas ranging from curriculum development to the strengthening […]
Prospect Elementary Terrific Kid for January The Kiwanis Club of Salamanca recognized 3rd grader Rex McComber from Mrs. Pascarella’s class. Rex was staying at a hotel in Canada, and while there, Rex decided to go swimming. A family with a young boy came into the pool area. The boy ran and jumped into the deep […]
Repost from Gowanda Central School District Over the mid-winter break, Gowanda High students spent time (February 20-22, 2024) making ribbon shirts, skirts and dresses with the My Brother’s Keeper Native American Program sewing project under the direction of Ms. Darice Sampson and coordinated by Ms. Amy Mohawk. Further guidance was given by staff at the […]
8077 East Loop, Jimersontown – Allegany Territory Submitted by Winfield Bowen What does the Bible say about itself? The Bible declares it is the Inspired Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16), recorded by those so moved by Gods’ Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21). The Bible declares it is right and true (Psalm 33:4), and endures forever […]