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June 2023 | Source: Rodney Haring, Director of Center for Indigenous Cancer Research Roswell Park’s Center for Indigenous Cancer Research was awarded a grant to adapt the National Cancer Institute’s Screen to Save Colorectal Program for Two-Spirit and Native LGBTQ+ Populations. Dr. Haring shared “Honored to lead a pilot program with Josie Raphaelito, MPH, Corinne […]

Submitted by Rich Esposito, Walsh Academy Board Member Clarissa John (Seneca, Allegany Territory) graduated from Walsh Academy/Southern Tier Catholic School (STCS) earlier this month on June 2nd, 2023 at the St. Bonaventure Quick Center. That day capped off her Walsh/STCS career from 1st Grade through High School graduation. Clarissa was involved in soccer and the […]

Gowanda Central School District Submitted by Amy Mohawk, Intervention Math & Reading Teacher/MB-NAP Grant Coord, GCS The My Brother’s Keeper Indigenous Education Grant Program of Gowanda Central School District recently participated in a dynamic, hands-on, civic education program for students in Washington, DC. New and interesting ways to provide extra challenges and opportunities to enhance […]

For Your 15 Years of Outstanding Service and Caring for the Seneca People! In a show of support and gratitude, the community came together on Thursday, June 1st at the Seneca Allegany Administration Building (SAAB) to bid farewell to Dr. Michael Kalsman after 15 years of dedicated service within the Seneca Nation Health System to […]

Jamestown, N.Y. – SUNY Jamestown Community College Artist in Residence Kaycee Colburn has organized a Hiawatha flag-raising event for 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 at the Tracy Plaza near Jamestown City Hall. Colburn, Creatives Rebuild New York artist and Seneca wolf clan descendant has led the initiative as part of her efforts to bring […]

Credit: Unity Museum Buffalo FB Unity Museum Buffalo held their annual Race Unity Day Picnic on Sunday, June 11th at Ellicott Creek Park in Buffalo, NY. The event included music, poetry, and featured keynote speaker Michael Martin, Seneca – Haudenosaunee Nation, who is the Executive Director of the Native American Cultural Center, along with about […]

To Benefit the Indian Village at the New York State Fair Our organization, the Six Nations Agricultural Society, is hosting its 5th Annual Golf fundraiser to benefit the New York State Fair Indian Village. Our event will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club in Lewiston, NY. The Six […]

Join Kristina Tome, Seneca Artist The Native Roots Artist Guild continues to present their Professional Development Series. The next series will feature Seneca Artist Kristina Tome. She will have a booth set-up and lecture. Stop out to the Native Arts Gallery (check out the new space) on Thursday, July 13th at 6pm. Everyone Welcome! The […]

Apply by September 1, 2023! NOW OPEN: Call to artists for the Native Art Market, held each December at our Washington, DC, and NYC museums. Up to 35 artists will be selected for each venue, don’t miss your chance to be considered. Apply by September 1, 2023: https://lnkd.in/e-5WBDx9.