Featuring Tom Porter & Leroy “Jock” Hill Join us on February 20 for a day of responding to grief and loss, featuring speakers Tom Porter and Leroy “Jock” Hill, a self-care fair, dinner and social.
Community News
Pop Up Youth Community Workshop Hosted by Community Aunties and SNI Little Misses
By Steph Stafford We faced the elements to gather for a Pop Up Youth Community Workshop hosted by us Aunties and SNI Little Misses on January 20, 2026. It’s been an honor to share “Auntie teachings and coming of age classes” – Hoping all those that had attended had a great experience. NYA:WËH to the […]
Apply for an Indian Health Service Scholarship
The IHS Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year! Eligible students are encouraged to apply by February 28, 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dqNe6mF The IHS strives to develop our next generation of leaders, as well as help make the pursuit of a meaningful career in Indian health attainable for […]
NIEA Annual Convention & Trade Show
National Indian Education Association NIEA is now accepting session proposals for the 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show in Buffalo, NY, October 7–10, 2026. This year’s theme, Strength in Community: Building the Future Together, invites educators, leaders, and community experts to share research-informed and practice-based sessions that center Indigenous ways of knowing and support […]
Hayden Haynes Unveils Snipe Clan Portrait and Bone Comb
Repost from Hayden Haynes We’re excited to share the 3rd highlight of the ongoing photo series that honors the 8 Seneca women that are the Name-Holders for each of the 8 Seneca clans of Ohi:yo’, “Beautiful River” (a.k.a. Seneca-Allegany Territory). The title of the series is Howödihsënöwis (She names them). Rhonda Brooks George b. July […]
Major Motion Picture Casting Opportunity!
Casting Buffalo is seeking members of Indigenous Nations in the WNY area for extras in a feature film. See flyer below for complete details. For any questions, and to apply, please email: network@castingbuffalo.com with subject line: Indigenous Talent.
Original People’s Podcast Season 4 Drops
For those of you following along the Original Peoples Podcast is entering it’s 4th season! Original Peoples Podcast is an Indigenous Peoples Podcast highlighting the lives of contemporary Indigenous People and the lives they live, produced by Ansley Jemison, Seneca, Wolf Clan. Six Nations Investigating Paranormal Experiences (SNIPE) w/ Jay Smith (Six Nations Mohawk, Turtle […]
Iroquois Genealogy Society Update
At the December meeting of the Iroquois Genealogy Society (IGS) the current officers were re-elected. Therefore, Leatha Jimerson continues as President; Marilyn Anderson continues as Vice-President/Secretary and Teresa Van Aernam continues as Treasurer. It was also decided that the focus of our meetings is going to be discussion/history oriented along with various presentations. The first […]
A Public Service Announcement from Ruby Renaldo on Behalf of Amethyst Rae
On September 3rd 2025, my daughter Amethyst Rae Renaldo Lockett started her journey to spirit world after a month long battle in the hospital fighting a sickness so hard to overcome. I’d like to thank everyone in the community who came together and helped me give “ Ammy “ a proper farewell. From donating food, […]
Springville-Griffith Institute Seventh Graders Experienced Native American Culture Day
Repost from Springville-Griffith Institute | 1/6/26 Recently, seventh graders experienced Seneca culture firsthand during our annual Native American Culture Day, led by representatives of the Seneca Nation. Students rotated through interactive stations featuring corn husk doll-making and storytelling, Seneca instruments and traditional regalia, and cultural items and games — including learning about the history and […]