Seneca Nation member Lylla Schindler (Wolf Clan) had a great opportunity on April 9, 2026, to sit on an MMIW/P panel and speak at Colgate University. Lylla spoke alongside fellow women leaders Michelle Schenandoah (Oneida) and Awhenjiosta Myers (Onondaga). “I’m so proud of her. She is such a strong Seneca woman!” shared Lylla’s mother, Chrissy […]
Community News
From the Iroquois Post #1587 American Legion:
Memorial Day is on Monday, May 25, 2026; a day for remembering and honoring military service members who died in service of their country. Memorial Day is held at the SAAB lawn at 1100 sharp, then proceeding inside for lunch and more of the program and swearing in of 2026-2027 Legion Officers and Executive Committee. […]
Smoke in Our Hair: Native Memory and Unsettled Time
Traveling Exhibit features a piece created by Seneca Artist Marie Watt Step into “Smoke in Our Hair: Native Memory and Unsettled Time,” a traveling exhibition tracing ancestry and legacy—now available for borrowing venues! Contemporary Native American, Alaska Native, First Nations, and Métis artists explore memory and time in “Smoke in Our Hair: Native Memory and […]
Philadelphia Museum of Art Acquired Seneca Artist Work
The Philadelphia Museum of Art acquired Seneca artist Randee Spruce’s (Heron Clan, Seneca Nation) recent work, Auntie’s Purse (2025), to feature in our upcoming reinstallation of our American art galleries. Titled A Nation of Artists, this combined reinstallation and special exhibition will open on April 12, 2026. With the curatorial collaboration of a group of […]
Attention Native Artists and Culture Bearers!
Yéego Action Grant The Yéego Action Grant offers quick financial assistance for artistic opportunities, emergencies, or unexpected expenses impacting your creative practice. Grants range from $100 to $2,500. Whether you need support for market entry fees, attending a residency, emergency disaster relief, or repairing essential equipment, the Yéego Action Grant is here to help you […]
Roswell Park Launches Lung Health Partnership with Indigenous Nations
March 24, 2026 | By Ryan Zunner | Repost from Buffalo Toronto Public Media A new initiative to tackle high incidence and mortality rates of lung cancer in Indigenous populations is being spearheaded by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The program will bring education and Roswell’s virtual resources to Indigenous communities across the United States, […]
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Update
12557 Route 438, Irving, NY You’re invited to join us for these special events! Movie Night! – Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 6:00 PMTotal Freedom! – Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 11:00 AM Recovery Facility Group will share how God has delivered them from their addictions Spring Ladies Luncheon! – Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ […]
Silver Creek High School Includes Language and Culture Opportunities For Students
[Reposted from Silver Creek Central School District’s Facebook | 4/8/26] Last week, High School Seneca Language students participated in a beading class, making pins for Mother’s Day. As part of a grant from the NYS Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, we were able to welcome Sam and Mary Jacobs to walk the Seneca […]
$21 Million in Grants Provided Under FHWA’s Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund
— To Fund 84 Safety Projects For 61 Tribes Across 13 States March 19, 2026 | Repost from highways.dot.gov Roadway departures account for 63% of fatal crashes in Tribal areas. These grants provide the tools—like better guardrails, new pedestrian pathways, and advanced data tracking—to prevent these tragedies before they happen. “The grants we’re announcing today […]
The Rochester Music Hall of Fame to honor the ‘Music of The Seneca Nation’
New Inductees Announced by The Whirlwind Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Concert & Ceremony – Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Eastman Theatre | Rochester, NY Rochester, NY — The Whirlwind Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Concert & Ceremony will celebrate artistic excellence, cultural impact, and community legacy at its 13th annual induction […]










