Community News

Submitted by Trish Scanlan The American Legion would like to remind the community that if your loved ones Hometown HERO banner isn’t hanging up around the city, chances are it’s faded. The Legion isn’t hanging banners that are faded. Approximately 100 Seneca Veteran banners are known to be faded. If you would like to pick […]

They are now called Gaëni:yo’s, Singers & Dancers Reposted courtesy of Marty Jimerson, Jr. The Indigenous Spirit Dance Group will be undergoing a name change and the new name will be called, Gaëni:yo’s, Singers & Dancers. Gaëni:yo’s, pronounced “Guy – Knee – Yos “ which refers to “Good Songs”. I felt this is more appropriate. […]

Presented by the Department of Indigenous Cancer Health Grand Rounds L to R: Dean Seneca, Dallin Maybee, Rodney Haring, Todd Gates, Rory Wheeler. (Photo courtesy of Dean Seneca) Protecting Sovereignty, Honoring the Trust This powerful event featuring Dallin Maybee, JD (Seneca/Arapaho) a nationally respected Native American legal expert specializing in tribal sovereignty, treaty law, and […]

Sponsored by SMADD, In Loving Memory of Jeanette Lay Please join Connect Life and friends & family of Jeanette Lay for a blood drive in her memory on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1pm until 5pm at the Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Community Center, 12767 Rt. 438, Irving, NY 14081. Just one blood donation can help […]

Prospect Back to School Picnic Save the Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 5-6:30pmWelcome Back Prospect Students and Families! Please join us for the Prospect Elementary Back to School Picnic. All Prospect Families are welcome! Seneca Intermediate & High School Welcome Back Picnics Save the Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 5-6:30pm. All Seneca Intermediate […]

July 23, 2025 | Repost from SCCSD FB This summer, two of our incredible students from the Salamanca City Central School District, Merle Watt III and Zoe Alvarez-Fluent, were selected to attend an all-expense-paid Entrepreneurship Camp in North Carolina! This is a huge accomplishment and marks the second year in a row that Salamanca High […]

Artist Applications Now Open! Repost from the Heard Museum Native Artists, interested in showcasing your work to nearly 20,000 art collectors, buyers, and enthusiasts? Applications for the 68th Annual Indian Fair & Market are NOW OPEN. Accepted artists may enter into the Indian Fair & Market Juried Competition for a chance to win the prestigious […]

July 29, 2025 | Repost from sbu.edu Students in St. Bonaventure University’s prestigious Oxford program were part of a small but historic moment last week when student Alyssa Perkins delivered the opening blessing at the weekly banquet at Trinity College in an indigenous American language. Perkins, an Inclusive Childhood and Early Childhood Education major from […]

Are you an Indigenous advocate passionate about human rights and eager to deepen your knowledge of the UN system? The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Indigenous Fellowship Programme — a unique opportunity for Indigenous persons to gain hands-on training in international human rights mechanisms […]

Submitted by Diana Maybee Tim Mohawk, Robbie John and Scotty Patterson are on their way to Wounded Knee Standing Rock and Sturgis. Wishing you all safe travels and see yah soon!