Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory Submitted by Marilyn Anderson On Saturday, December 2nd many of us enjoyed painting a Christmas picture as part of our Advent celebration. Sandy Rodgers Warrior guided us through the session. After we finished painting, we enjoyed a potluck luncheon. Advent began on Sunday, December 3, 2023, which […]
Community News
Ganondagan White Corn Project
November 28, 2023 | Repost from Finger Lakes Visitors Connection FB When you visit the Finger Lakes, you’re entering a region steeped in a storied past. One of the initiatives committed to safeguarding that heritage is the Ganondagan White Corn Project. “For me, White Corn is a teacher, it has taught me patience, acceptance, resourcefulness, […]
Ja:göh Emily Weise!
November 29, 2023 | Repost from University at Buffalo Department of Indigenous Studies FB Ja:göh! Congratulations to UB Sophomore, Emily Weise (Seneca) for being selected as the recipient of the Carol S. Tempest Scholarship for her degree in Early Childhood Education. Emily is also the Vice President of the UB Indigenous Student Collective. Congratulations Emily!!
UB Indigenous Studies Department
Repost from UB Indigenous Studies Department FB Our undergraduate student groups hosted a #ribbonskirts and #ribbonshirts day on campus to create Indigenous identity at UB.
Kaycee Colburn Showcases Her #Hashtags Exhibition at JCC
During Native American Heritage Month November 20, 2023 | Repost from SUNY JCC FB Just in time for Native American Heritage Month, Kaycee Colburn (Seneca), artist in residence through Creatives Rebuild New York, brought her #Hashtags exhibition to the hall nearest Artworks in the Hamilton Collegiate Center on the Jamestown Campus. Her works bring awareness […]
Ronnie Reitter Cornhusk Doll Workshop at Strong Museum
November 29, 2023 | Repost from Strong Museum FB As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we hope this month has been filled with discovery, appreciation, and celebration of the rich Native cultures that shape our nation. This month, The Strong was honored to host Ronnie Reitter of the Seneca Nation for a […]
Santa Express Train Rides
The Santa Express invites guests of all ages to join in on its railway experience with Santa Claus GOWANDA, NY – On this hour-long train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus leaving from Gowanda, making its way to Dayton NY, you can expect nothing less than a truly magical experience. When: December 9th, 10th, 16th, […]
Marie Watt & Family Share Story of Turtle Island
November 24, 2023 | Repost from National Gallery of Art – @ngadc Artist Marie Watt, a member of the Seneca Nation, and her family share the story of Turtle Island, and how it came to exist on the shell of a great turtle. Turtle Island is what some Indigenous tribes call North America. Check out […]
Penn State Indigenous Peoples’ Student Association Visits Local High Schools
Layla Seneca Returns Home, Inspiring Students “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to return home and represent Penn State and the Indigenous Peoples’ Student Association. We visited four high schools: Salamanca, Gowanda, Silver Creek, and Lakeshore, who all have a higher Native American student population, particularly from the Seneca and Haudenosaunee Nations. […]
THANK YOU!
I would like to thank those of you who donated your time while I was off from work taking care of my son after his open-heart surgery. I truly appreciate your generosity. Sincerely,Sonny A. Buffalo










