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Brad Mohawk of Erie County Sheriff’s Office Receives Award

Reposted from Erie County Sheriff’s Office | August 25, 2026 On Monday (August 24, 2026) Police Services Division Deputy Brad Mohawk of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, Community Engagement Team was one of several Western New Yorkers to receive the America 250 Community Hero Award from Congressman Nick Langworthy. This initiative from Rep. Langworthy’s office […]

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First American Art Magazine Featuring Members of the Seneca Nation

First American Art Magazine | August 13, 2026 Miranda Belarde-Lewis, PhD (Zuni/Tlingit) interviews Seneca Nation/Kiowa/Muscogee carver and photographer Hayden Haynes for our Summer 2026 issue. Haynes was in booth FRS 303 at the Santa Fe Indian Market. Pictured below: Hayden Haynes (Seneca Nation/Kiowa/Muscogee), “We’re in This Together,” 2022, moose antler, glass barrel beads, wampum discs, […]

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Perry Ground Coming to Artpark

Reposted from Artpark On Friday, September 18, 2026, Artpark welcomes master storyteller Perry Ground, a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, for Stories by the Fire—an immersive evening bringing traditional Haudenosaunee legends to life. Join us for a FREE Cornhusk Doll Making Workshop with Kehala Smith. Space is limited, so […]

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4th Annual Hodinöhšo:ni:h Language Conference!

Language speakers, teachers, learners and community members gathered at the University at Buffalo Aug. 13-14 for the 4th Annual Hodinöhšo:ni:h Language Conference. The two-day event gave attendees a chance to share ideas, learn from one another and discuss the work being done to keep Hodinöhšo:ni:h languages strong for future generations. Ja:no’s Bowen, who works with […]

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Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festival

Allegany Territory The wait is over: the 2026 Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festival schedule is finally here, and carnival rides are back thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Seneca Nation Council!  Join us October 2–4 at Jefferson Park. Check out the schedule and start planning your weekend!

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Austin Named Silver Creek Dean of Students

Reposted from Dunkirk Observer | By BRADEN CARMEN | August 24, 2026 Pictured above: OBSERVER Photo by Braden Carmen Amanda Austin, center, was recently named Dean of Students at Silver Creek High School. She is pictured with Superintendent Dr. Katie Ralston, left, and High School Principal Heather Krystofiak, right. SILVER CREEK — For nearly two […]

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Vendor Applications Are Now Open!

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University | August 10, 2026 The CAM Holiday Art Market is back, and we’re looking for artists, artisan makers, galleries, specialty food vendors, and local shops to join us for our Second Annual Holiday Art Market at the Castellani Art Museum. December 12–13, 202611 a.m.–3 p.m. daily Help us transform […]