June 13, 2025 issue
Leading up to President Macarro’s State of Indian Nations speech during last week’s ECWS, NCAI Youth Council co-presidents Madison Brown (Seneca Nation) and Angelina Serna (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and the Oneida Nation) delivered a powerful speech urging the leaders of Indian Country to support Native youth and ensure their voices are uplifted and […]
Greetings! We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe this winter. 2025 will be IGS’s 10th year in existence! Time flies! We have met many people and made many friends through our shared love of genealogy. It’s been fun and exciting to learn about family histories. Our first meeting is March 13 at 6pm at […]
Submitted by Julie John Congratulations to Todd Gates, he is the winner of our Sweetheart Joker Board 2-14-25. Nya:wëh all who supported the sweetheart board. From the Turtle Island Women – NY Chapter of the North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA)” Picture of Todd & Mary Gates
Repost from Silver Creek Central School District Jesse Bomberry, Trenton Logan, and Simon White recently completed their ribbon shirt project in Ms. Tahamont’s Seneca 5 class. The boys learned how to follow a pattern, use a rotary tool, lay down ribbon, a continuous lap, add collars and cuffs, sew and do-a-hem all while learning Seneca. […]
Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory – PO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168 Submitted by Marilyn Anderson The Christian calendar now begins the season of Lent. This is a time of events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. He was crucified because the religious leaders of his time saw him as a […]
In recognition of the Seneca Nation, the “stewards of the land” upon which SBU sits, the Seneca flag has been raised to the rafters of Reilly Center and will remain there. On Feb. 9, the university read, for the first time publicly, a Land Acknowledgment statement before tipoff of the Bonnies game with GW!
Submitted by Kathy Bloom The Iroquois Indian Concert and Marching Band was invited to perform the national anthem and for their half-time show during the Albany Firewolves lacrosse game Saturday, February 15th. The Firewolves celebrated their Native American Heritage night. Twenty-seven band, honor guard, and color guard members represented the Tuscarora, Tonawanda, and Cattaraugus territories […]
Submitted by Franchesca Jones Cattaraugus: March event! Please share! Dr. Lori Quiqley joined us in June 2023 and she is a valuable asset to learning, understanding, and growing through our grief and trauma. Allegany: Seneca Native Connections offers Grief Support services. Group meetings are open to all on the third Tuesday of each month. The […]
SCCSD January Student of the Month The High School Students of the Month winners were nominated by their classroom teachers or coaches throughout each month and were all selected based on strict criteria in the areas of attendance, academics, and overall character traits. Several high school students were nominated, but these few that we will […]
Submitted by Julie John Happy Birthday to my Sweetee. Sweet 16, love you to the moon in back. Enjoy your day. Love your GMA , Dad & family.