March 27, 2026 issue
University of Buffalo Department of Indigenous Studies to Host 16th Storytellers Conference The 2026 Storytellers Conference highlights research and educational initiatives that promote storytelling as Indigenous means of connecting across territories and to each other. Storytelling takes many forms: art, data, digital media, and orally in diverse languages. They provide the tools, insights, and meanings […]
IMC 2026 Hotel Block Now Open! The Indigenous Journalists Association has opened the official hotel block for the Indigenous Media Conference at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. Conference rates start at $216 per night and are available July 20–26, 2026. Reserve by June 29 to receive the discounted group rate—after that, rooms will be offered […]
Roswell Park’s Department Of Indigenous Cancer Health Raises Awareness On World Cancer Day On February 4, 2026, World Cancer Day, we stand together to raise awareness and inspire action for Indigenous cancer health. Indigenous communities continue to face some of the highest cancer disparities, but through unity, knowledge, and respect, we can make a difference. […]
Repost from Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Congratulations to our latest Character in Action honorees: Desiree Cruz-Gonzalez & Dustin Mohawk! These juniors and seniors at the LoGuidice Educational Center were selected for showcasing consistent compassion in their Career & Technical Education classrooms. We are so proud of the positive environment they’re building!
Sge:nö swagwe:göh! As the year winds down, we’ve started our planning for 2026 & invite you to save the date (March 31, 2026) for our Indigenous Languages Day event. More details & registration info to come!
By Dr. Rodney Haring This piece carries a story held in Good Mind—of resistance, resilience, and continuance. Two trees connected standing in unity. The bottom intentionally singed, a living reminder of the burning of Onödowáʼga:’ (Seneca) homes during the Kinzua removal, when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers forcibly displaced families from treaty-protected lands. The […]
January 23, 2026 | Reposted from First People’s Fashion Show FB | Photo by Joe CenterSubmitted by Barbara Hill Pictured above: Tisha Thompson, Charlie Rae, and K. Francis The Indigenous First Peoples Fashion Show was held at Estes Park, Colorado, on January 17, 2026. It is a cornerstone event of the annual First Peoples Festival, […]
Youth Law Day program: Since 2006, the New York State Bar Association has partnered with New York State law schools to develop events and recruit speakers that engage underserved high school students. These programs are designed to highlight the excitement of practicing law, the important contributions of attorneys, and the need for the legal profession […]
SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2026! Get your tickets to see Seneca designer Karlene Familo!
Discover Law is a great program – it’s an immersive four-week program held on UB’s North Campus in June, for undergraduates from underrepresented and/or under-resourced backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in law. The program is at no cost to participants and the students live on campus while they participate in the program. […]