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Niagara University Launches New Exhibit on former Thomas Indian School

June 13, 2025 | Repost from spectrumlocalnews.com The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University has launched a new exhibit exploring the horrific history of Native American boarding schools that were unknown to most until a few years ago. “This exhibition is about community, told by community, and supported by community.” Through paintings, ceramics, photographs, digital […]

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Remember When?

School Life: 1961-1962Grade Four-Five – Allegany Indian School Submitted by Win Bowen The pictured posted below was brought in by Win Bowen of the Allegany Territory, complete with photo identification. It is of grades 4-5, 1961-1962, at the Allegany Indian School. Who remembers this time, back in 1961-1962? Check it out! Nya:wëh, Win for sharing […]

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Red Jacket and General Lafayette

June 18, 2025 | Repost from Iroquois Post 1587 FB Page On June 4, 2025, Iroquois Post 1587 American Legion color guard, took part in Grand entry, representing the Seneca Nation and Veterans during a series of reenactment events in recognition of a historical meeting between Chief Red Jacket and General Lafayette in Buffalo, NY, […]

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Cornell Receives Grant Money to Study “Seneca Drums”

June 2, 2025 | By Mathew Adams | Repost from 607newsnow.com ITHACA, NY – Big Red researchers will set out to solve the “Seneca Drums” mystery. Cornell University and SUNY ESF have received nearly $13,000 in state funding to study holes found at the bottom of Seneca Lake. They’re trying to determine if the release […]

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News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus TerritorySunday worship service – 9 a.m. Submitted by Marilyn Anderson June will soon be history and the memories of sweet, juicy strawberries picked fresh in the field will carry us through until next year. June was also filled with celebrations: Father’s Day, Kindergarten and high school graduations. Congratulations […]

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Susie Abrams Fundraiser

Help Her Raise: A Lift Toward Independence Susan had an accident at home while saving her husband from dying as he fell down a flight of stairs. She damaged both her knees, had emergency surgery, and is unable to independently walk. The doctors said it would take a year for her to heal and walk […]

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3rd Annual Seneca Caneadea Field Day

Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, July 5, 2025 This special event celebrates the shared history of the town’s residents and the Seneca Nation honoring the ancestors who lived on this land over 200 years ago. The day will feature native dance performances, lacrosse exhibitions, museum exhibits, hands-on children’s activities, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and new this year – […]

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Indigenous Entrepreneurs from Upstate NY You Should Know About

Repost from newyorkupstate.com Long before ‘entrepreneurship’ was a cool buzzword, Indigenous communities were innovating, creating, and thriving on their own terms. Today, that spirit lives on in a generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs in Upstate New York, who blend tradition with modern business savvy. From artisans preserving ancestral crafts to filmmakers spotlighting important community stories, here’s […]

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Congrats Hannah Valentine!

Senior Hannah Valentine Ranked No. 8 in the Class of 2025 at Gowanda Central School District June 3, 2025 | Repost from Gowanda Central School District FB FUTURE PLAN: Attend Bowling Green State University for aviation opportunities and technology. HOBBIES & INTERESTS: Lacrosse, art club, and Indigenous Youth Organization. FOND MEMORY: Winning our lacrosse sectional […]