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We are excited to host some amazing and cultural talent! Participate in our heritage festival over the WNY Lax Fest weekend! Join us at the heart of a vibrant celebration of culture and community at the Western New York lacrosse festival, happening May 4-5, 2024! We are calling on traditional artists and craftspeople to showcase […]

Yanenowi Logan (Seneca Nation), co-president of National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission, delivers youth perspective on State of Indian Nations. February 13, 2024 “I stand before you today, with a profound sense of responsibility, and a deep commitment to shedding light on a critical and often overlooked matter, the state of indigenous youth. The […]

Submitted by Jessica Seneca Geffen Sasala, Wolf Clan, was inducted into the Elmwood Franklin School’s National Junior Honor Society on February 22, 2024 in Buffalo, NY. Geffen is the daughter of Jessica Seneca and Andrew Sasala. Granddaughter of Gale Button and the late Clarence Seneca Sr., and Frances “Fran” Sasala (Huff) and the late Richard […]

February 23, 2024 | sbu.edu St. Bonaventure University is pleased to welcome alumna Lori V. Quigley, ’81, as the Spring 2024 Lenna Visiting Professor, March 11-22. Dr. Lori V. Quigley, ’81A professor of leadership and policy at Niagara University, Quigley is also an accomplished educational consultant in areas ranging from curriculum development to the strengthening […]

Prospect Elementary Terrific Kid for January The Kiwanis Club of Salamanca recognized 3rd grader Rex McComber from Mrs. Pascarella’s class. Rex was staying at a hotel in Canada, and while there, Rex decided to go swimming. A family with a young boy came into the pool area. The boy ran and jumped into the deep […]

Repost from Gowanda Central School District Over the mid-winter break, Gowanda High students spent time (February 20-22, 2024) making ribbon shirts, skirts and dresses with the My Brother’s Keeper Native American Program sewing project under the direction of Ms. Darice Sampson and coordinated by Ms. Amy Mohawk. Further guidance was given by staff at the […]

8077 East Loop, Jimersontown – Allegany Territory Submitted by Winfield Bowen What does the Bible say about itself? The Bible declares it is the Inspired Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16), recorded by those so moved by Gods’ Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21). The Bible declares it is right and true (Psalm 33:4), and endures forever […]

Route 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory Submitted by Marilyn Anderson EASTER SERVICES:3/24/24 – Palm Sunday, 9 a.m., Four Corners UMC3/28/24 – Maundy Thursday, 6 p.m., Gowanda UMC3/29/24 – Good Friday, 4 p.m., Versailles UMC3/31/24 – Easter service followed with brunch, 9 a.m. – Four Corners UMC SENECA HYMN SINGERS:The Seneca Hymn Singers have […]

March 2024 | Submitted by Kathy Bloom How about some fresh-popped popcorn and an inspirational movie? Mark your calendars now for 6pm on Saturday, March 23! Come join us for the special feature Amish Grace in the Fellowship Hall at Pleasant Valley! Kimberly Williams-Paisley stars in this original film based on the true story when […]

The TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund offers grants up to $50,000 for Indigenous-led social, health and community programs. Together, we can make the future friendly by supporting Indigenous leaders and community groups who know their communities best. Applications are reviewed two times per year. Please allow 12 weeks following the application deadline to receive a response […]