SALAMANCA — Earlier this month, Salamanca’s third-grade students bundled up and braved the cold for a hands-on learning experience that connects science, culture and tradition. Christopher Jimerson of the Seneca Nation Conservation Department — fondly known as the “Lorax” — visited Prospect Elementary School to teach students the art and respect of tapping sugar maple […]
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Gakwi:y:oh Farms Links Sap Harvest To Seneca Foodways
Maple Syrup As Food Sovereignty [Repost from Buffalo Spree By Lauren Newkirk Maynard; Photos by Tribe Up North, Lydia Gallagher Mar 2, 2026] Springtime maple production is underway. Skirting the Cattaraugus Indian Territory in southern Erie County, the hamlet of Taylor Hollow is home to Gakwi:y:oh Farms—pronounced GAK-wee-oh—a fifty-acre, Native American farm run by the […]
Stitching Heritage into Every Thread!
[Repost from Gowanda Central School District Facebook Page] Language is so much more than just words – it’s the culture we carry and the traditions we wear! Our Seneca language students are proving that this week by trading their notebooks for needles and thread. When Ms. Seneca reached the clothing unit in her curriculum, she […]
Connecting Community and Culture Through Art:
A Look at Obama Presidential Center Artist Marie Watt Dive into the dynamic world of artist Marie Watt and her collaboration with Nick Cave for the Obama Presidential Center. [Excerpt from Stories on The Obama Foundation website. View full article at www.obama.org] Marie Watt’s work invites people to look, listen and feel. She’s the creator […]
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Update
12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Happy Easter! Bunnies and eggs are nice, but Easter is really about Jesus Christ dying on the cross for all of mankind and rising again three days later! It’s an incredible gift of everlasting life…. if only we believe and follow Him. We invite you and your family to join […]
Red House Memorial Chapel
Jesus said, “I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE, NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME. ” (John 14:6) Independent bible believing fellowship. Worship time Sundays; 10:30am For ministry Info: (716)945-5607 Red House Memorial Chapel8077 East Loop Road, Jimersontown, Salamanca, NY 14779
Silver Creek Central School District taps Maple Trees
[Repost from Silver Creek Central School District Facebook – 3/3/2026] Middle and high school Seneca Language students, along with the Horticulture class, headed outside to learn about tapping maple trees to make maple syrup. The classes headed to the edge of the school property with special guest Allen Gage, assistant director at Gakwi:yo:h Farms, who […]
Salamanca City Central School District – Board of Education Election
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, district voters will elect one member to serve on the Board of Education. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will serve a five-year term from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031. Election Details:Tuesday, May 19, 2026,12:00 Noon – 9:00 p.m.Administrative Wing, Salamanca High School50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, […]
Want to Learn How to Garden This Spring?
Repost from Salamanca City Central School District FB If gardening is on your spring to-do list, here’s a great opportunity to get started! Join the FREE NYS Seed to Supper (S2S) Beginning Gardening Classes hosted in the Salamanca City Central School District. The Seed to Supper program is designed for adults who want to learn […]
Beyond the Betrayal:
Decades After a Displacement, Seneca Nation Seeks A Voice in the Future of the Kinzua Dam Part 1 Article for SN Newsletter. Pittsburgh Post Gazette. By Stephana Ocneanu The hulking structure on the Allegheny River upended the reservation six decades ago. The Army Corps and Seneca leaders are aiming to forge a better partnership. Maurice […]










