October 31, 2025 issue
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 […]
KRAFT Featured Product Pictured: Hayden Haynes, Family Rattle “My work is about healing– an expression of Hodinöhsö:ni’ life today, showing where we come from, where we are today, and where we are going. I enjoy testing the limits of this material and innovating the work in terms of style and color. What is equally important […]
October 31, 2023 | From The White House – Briefing Room – Presidential Actions During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Native peoples that have shaped our country and honor the hundreds of Tribal Nations who continue exercising their inherent sovereignty as vital members of the overlapping system of governments […]
Ensuring that our customs and traditions remain vital and vibrant today and for generations to come Source & photos: Deborah John FB & Beth Stevens FB Wesö’ Nya:wëh to EVERYONE who helped rebuild this vital cornerstone, and the heart of our spiritual community! We give thanks to the Creator for allowing us to come together […]
Inaugural Native American Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony held in Buffalo, NY November 3, 2023 | buffalony.gov/commoncouncil On Friday, November 3, 2023 at Niagara Square in Buffalo, NY, Buffalo Common Council members, alongside other city and state officials, came together in collaboration with the Healthcare Education Project to proudly participate in the inaugural Native American […]
Representing at the UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum in Rome, Italy October 20, 2023 | Repost from Leslie Logan FB | fao.org POST: “Yanenowi at the UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum in Rome-representing the Seneca Nation, Cornell, NCAI Youth Commission, Logans today and ancestors going back generations; leading the way for Native youth–when Nichols turned […]