Repost from Lake Shore Native American Program FB & Highland Elementary On Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, Highland Principal Colleen Politowski volunteers as the facilitator of the school’s Chef’s Academy. “Generally, I try to find budget-friendly meals that the kids can do and we make them together, and they bring home some for their families,” […]
Community News
Bills Celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2023
Ja:göh Chef Lorinda John, Selected as Highmark Stadium Hometown Chef November 21, 2023 | By Patrick Warren | buffalobills.com For Chef Lorinda John (pictured above), a member of the Seneca Nation, food is an important way to share her culture, a culture that has existed long before the land now known as North America was […]
Michele Redeye Inducted into the 2023 Class of “Buffalo’s Finest”
Ja:göh Michele Redeye (Cattaraugus Territory, Onöndowa’ga:’ of the Turtle clan) who was inducted into the 2023 class of “Buffalo’s Finest” at the Buffalo’s Finest Breath of Life Gala. Michele is the Chief Operating Officer of Seneca Fire EMS. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honors dedicated young professionals who are committed to making a difference and positive […]
News From the Four Corners United Methodist Church
Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory Submitted by Marilyn Anderson On Saturday, December 2nd many of us enjoyed painting a Christmas picture as part of our Advent celebration. Sandy Rodgers Warrior guided us through the session. After we finished painting, we enjoyed a potluck luncheon. Advent began on Sunday, December 3, 2023, which […]
Ganondagan White Corn Project
November 28, 2023 | Repost from Finger Lakes Visitors Connection FB When you visit the Finger Lakes, you’re entering a region steeped in a storied past. One of the initiatives committed to safeguarding that heritage is the Ganondagan White Corn Project. “For me, White Corn is a teacher, it has taught me patience, acceptance, resourcefulness, […]
Ja:göh Emily Weise!
November 29, 2023 | Repost from University at Buffalo Department of Indigenous Studies FB Ja:göh! Congratulations to UB Sophomore, Emily Weise (Seneca) for being selected as the recipient of the Carol S. Tempest Scholarship for her degree in Early Childhood Education. Emily is also the Vice President of the UB Indigenous Student Collective. Congratulations Emily!!
UB Indigenous Studies Department
Repost from UB Indigenous Studies Department FB Our undergraduate student groups hosted a #ribbonskirts and #ribbonshirts day on campus to create Indigenous identity at UB.
Kaycee Colburn Showcases Her #Hashtags Exhibition at JCC
During Native American Heritage Month November 20, 2023 | Repost from SUNY JCC FB Just in time for Native American Heritage Month, Kaycee Colburn (Seneca), artist in residence through Creatives Rebuild New York, brought her #Hashtags exhibition to the hall nearest Artworks in the Hamilton Collegiate Center on the Jamestown Campus. Her works bring awareness […]
Ronnie Reitter Cornhusk Doll Workshop at Strong Museum
November 29, 2023 | Repost from Strong Museum FB As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we hope this month has been filled with discovery, appreciation, and celebration of the rich Native cultures that shape our nation. This month, The Strong was honored to host Ronnie Reitter of the Seneca Nation for a […]
Santa Express Train Rides
The Santa Express invites guests of all ages to join in on its railway experience with Santa Claus GOWANDA, NY – On this hour-long train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus leaving from Gowanda, making its way to Dayton NY, you can expect nothing less than a truly magical experience. When: December 9th, 10th, 16th, […]










