October 28, 2023 | Repost from Native_Artist_Gallery FB Nya:wëh to Toni Scott, our corn husk doll teacher, and all the participants who came out for our corn husk doll making class last month! Keeping the tradition alive and our community growing. We had a great time! Next up: Come learn from Bernadette Scott, traditional corn […]
Community News
Largest Recent Hire of Faculty in the Arts Brings 10 Gifted Scholars to Berkeley
Their new perspectives and ideas “help us imagine a world that doesn’t yet exist,” says Sara Guyer, dean of UC Berkeley’s Division of Arts and Humanities October 20, 2023 | news.berkeley.edu The recent hire of 10 faculty members in UC Berkeley’s Division of Arts and Humanities is “the largest arts hire in recent years, and […]
2023 Akwesasne Indigenous Fashion Show!
Ja:göh Jocelyn Jones, who danced down the runway October 19, 2023 | Repost from Seeing Red Media, Shaking Reeds Designs The Akwesasne Indigenous Fashion Show was held last month at Snye Recreation in Akwesasne, QC. From diverse models to talented designers, it was a celebration of indigenous culture, creativity, and talent! Repost: “The final video […]
Introducing Our Indigenous Survivor’s Mental Health Therapy Services
Submitted by David Silverheels, LMSW, Mental Health Therapist – Victim Services, CCA-Connecting Communities In Action Are you an Indigenous person facing the daunting challenges of domestic violence, physical and sexual assault, or the fear of speaking out? We understand the unique struggles you face, and we’re here to help. You Are Not Alone At Connecting […]
‘The challenge is to find a way to inspire our youth’: Seneca language classes connect youth to culture
After residential schools across the United States tried to erase Indigenous cultures, the Lake Shore School District is working to ensure everyone can learn about the Seneca language By Jaurdyn Johnson | October 13, 2023 | wkwb.com ANGOLA, NY — Seneca Language Teacher Jordan Cooke says there are only so many elders in the Seneca […]
Canandaigua Treaty of 1794
www.ganondagan.org Brother, we the Sachems of the Six Nations will now tell our minds. The business of this treaty is to brighten the Chain of Friendship between us and the fifteen fires – Red Jacket The Canandaigua Treaty is a treaty between the United States of America and the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy […]
Celebrating 200 Years
Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church You’re invited! Join the Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church on November 18th from 1pm-4pm for a short service and music followed by a luncheon. Come learn about our church’s history on the Seneca Cattaraugus Territory. See flyer below for details:
Salamanca School Wins National Indian Education Association Award
For Contributions to Native Education October 23, 2023 | By Kellen Quigley | oleantimesherald.com Photo: Members of the Salamanca City Central School District’s Native American Curriculum Team accept the William Demmert Cultural Freedom Award during this year’s National Indian Education Association convention, pictured alongside Councillor Arlene Bova. Albuquerque, N.M. — The Salamanca City Central School […]
Seneca Nation Federal Agent Daniel Sherman NYS Historical Marker
October 22, 2023 | observertoday.com Forestville, NY – As part of the Forestville Fall Festival, a New York State Historical Marker honoring Daniel Sherman was placed at the 19th century Sherman home at the intersection of Pearl and Center streets. Hanover Historian Vince Martonis designed the marker to help residents remember Sherman’s significance to Chautauqua […]
Jheneli Skye Huff Featured on the Cover of Scholastic News-Let’s Find Out
November/December 2023 Issue Ja:göh Jheneli Huff (Onö:dowa’ga:’, Otá:yö:nih clan) who made the cover of Scholastic News-Let’s Find Out as she shared her young passion and knowledge for Lacrosse with over 8 million students who enjoy SN-LFO weekly. Jheneli is the daughter of Lauren & Darwin C. “Murf” Huff from the Pinewoods community and attends Gowanda […]










