Community News

Citizens of the Month for November: Sara Himelein November 15, 2023 | Repost from Lake Shore Central School District FB Ja:göh Sara Himelein (Cattaraugus Territory, Onöndowa’ga:’ of the Bear clan) who was selected at William G. Houston Middle School for CRC – Citizens for Responsible Choices – Citizens of the Month for NOVEMBER. 8th grader […]

2024 World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference The 2024 World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference will be held July 23-25, 2024 in the beautiful Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York. Call for Stories and Knowledge – The conference theme is “Reclaiming Indigenous Resiliency and Hope” which revolves around the ongoing challenges our communities […]

To full-time students at the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, who are members of the Seneca Nation Amount available: UP to $2,000. Deadlines vary. More information available at the link below. Apply HERE.

Ja:göh Rory Wheeler, who moderated the Professionalism Panel November 10, 2023 | Turtle Talk: Official Blog of the IL&PC & Repost from Rory Wheeler Linkedin The 20th Annual ILPC & TICA Indigenous Law Conference was held November 9-10, 2023 in East Lansing, MI at Michigan State University College of Law. The two-day conference, co-hosted by […]

@StBonaventure Twitter University in NY is using an #NEHgrant to work with the Seneca Nation to develop teaching modules on Native American and Indigenous Studies for the general education curriculum for first-year students. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4by8c5ps

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) and the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum (SINM) are pleased to announce a joint Artist-in-Residence program for a Seneca artist to study and create work in response to the Peterson collection. About RTPI:Home to the largest collection of Roger Tory Peterson’s work, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is a leader for […]

November 8, 2023 | Repost from Lake Shore Schools Native American Programs FB Our first Indigenous Maker’s Faire was a huge success. There were over 40 makers, all with such interesting and fun things to make. Thanks to each and everyone that helped make this event a success. Thank you to the amazing custodial team, […]

NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Unrestricted cash grant of $8,000 available – DEADLINE to apply: December 13, 2023 Applications for the NYSCA/New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Fellowship, an unrestricted cash grant of $8,000 available to artists living in New York State and/or one of the Tribal Nations located therein, are now open! Deadline: December 13! […]

Ja:göh Officer Chance Gates (Oneida of the Thames / Onöndowa’ga:’, Wolf clan, Cattaraugus Territory) who was sworn in as the Second Native Police Officer in Rochester, NY. Chance transferred from Jamestown, NY; he is the son of Leroy Kevin Gates & Joi Jamieson and the Grandson of Joyce & the late Leroy Gates.

Stay tuned all November as we share some moments from our history, as 2023 marks 175 years of the Seneca Constitution. In addition, our departments, Community Centers, Libraries, and more have events and activities planned for #NAHM. Our gaming properties have a schedule of events, including dance exhibitions, craft markets, and more. Go to senecacasinos.com/NAHM […]