March 27, 2026 issue
Ja:göh Officer Chance Gates (Oneida of the Thames / Onöndowa’ga:’, Wolf clan, Cattaraugus Territory) who was sworn in as the Second Native Police Officer in Rochester, NY. Chance transferred from Jamestown, NY; he is the son of Leroy Kevin Gates & Joi Jamieson and the Grandson of Joyce & the late Leroy Gates.
Stay tuned all November as we share some moments from our history, as 2023 marks 175 years of the Seneca Constitution. In addition, our departments, Community Centers, Libraries, and more have events and activities planned for #NAHM. Our gaming properties have a schedule of events, including dance exhibitions, craft markets, and more. Go to senecacasinos.com/NAHM […]
KRAFT Featured Product Pictured: Hayden Haynes, Family Rattle “My work is about healing– an expression of Hodinöhsö:ni’ life today, showing where we come from, where we are today, and where we are going. I enjoy testing the limits of this material and innovating the work in terms of style and color. What is equally important […]
October 31, 2023 | From The White House – Briefing Room – Presidential Actions During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Native peoples that have shaped our country and honor the hundreds of Tribal Nations who continue exercising their inherent sovereignty as vital members of the overlapping system of governments […]
Ensuring that our customs and traditions remain vital and vibrant today and for generations to come Source & photos: Deborah John FB & Beth Stevens FB Wesö’ Nya:wëh to EVERYONE who helped rebuild this vital cornerstone, and the heart of our spiritual community! We give thanks to the Creator for allowing us to come together […]
Inaugural Native American Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony held in Buffalo, NY November 3, 2023 | buffalony.gov/commoncouncil On Friday, November 3, 2023 at Niagara Square in Buffalo, NY, Buffalo Common Council members, alongside other city and state officials, came together in collaboration with the Healthcare Education Project to proudly participate in the inaugural Native American […]
Representing at the UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum in Rome, Italy October 20, 2023 | Repost from Leslie Logan FB | fao.org POST: “Yanenowi at the UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum in Rome-representing the Seneca Nation, Cornell, NCAI Youth Commission, Logans today and ancestors going back generations; leading the way for Native youth–when Nichols turned […]
Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Rd., Cattaraugus Territory Submitted by Marilyn Anderson The first few snowflakes have fallen and now we are getting ready for our winter season. At Four Corners we are getting ready for Advent and Christmas. On December 2 at 10am we are going to be painting Christmas ornaments with the help […]
The Salamanca Kiwanis Club and Prospect Elementary School recognized its first two Terrific Kids of the 2023-24 school year for September and October: Drew Hayes and Amelia Bova. For the month of October, the Kiwanis Club and Prospect recognize Amelia Bova (Seneca, Allegany Territory), a thoughtful girl from Mrs. Holleran class. Amelia was at one […]
October 2023 | www.health.mil From the Revolutionary War to present-day missions, Native and Alaskan Americans have a distinguished heritage of bravery, sacrifice, and excellence in the United States Military Services. In November, we commemorate the history and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. The Military Health System honors and acknowledges the advancements in military […]