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Ja:göh Terry Jones

June 29, 2023 | SPARK Filmakers Collaborative, Buffalo, NY Thrilled to introduce SPARK’s community advisor, Terry Jones! Terry Jones is a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, who are located in Western New York State. Terry has a passion for sharing his Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) history and culture through his film works. He strives to […]

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Exciting News! First Peoples Fund is NOW Accepting Applications

For the Highly Anticipated Cultural Capital (CC) Fellowship! The Application Deadline is August 14, 2023. The CC Fellowship Program provides a $10,000 grant for artists interested in community outreach and cultural preservation. The CC Fellowship empowers artists to continue their essential work and make a positive impact in their communities. Notable CC Fellows include Kinsale […]

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Six Nations Agricultural Society Golf Fundraiser

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 […]

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Tri-County Arts & Seneca-Iroquois Museum Team-Up

Olean Gallery Currently Featuring Seneca-Iroquois Art June 26, 2023 | ellicottvillenow.com OLEAN – The current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, “Haudenosaunee, Art of the Now” “Survive, Alive, Thrive,” features the works from culminating show for Seneca-Iroquois National Museum’s artist in residency program funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Area Development fund. Artists in the residency program […]

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Traynor Ora Halftown

Broadcast Pioneer Who remembers Chief Halftown ? Chief Halftown of Brigantine, NJ, formerly of Glen Mills, PA,Traynor Ora Halftown (February 24, 1917 – July 5, 2003 ), better known as Chief Halftown, was an entertainer who hosted a children’s show that aired on WFIL-TV (which became WPVI-TV in 1972) in Philadelphia from 1950 to 1999. […]

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Human Remains Found in Sharpsburg

Confirmed to Belong to Native American Group July 09, 2023 | By Lauren Linder | cbsnews.com/pittsburgh SHARPSBURG, PA (KDKA) – A discovery in Sharpsburg will now be a story for the ages after authorities confirmed beliefs about an Indigenous burial site near the water after gas crews found human remains last month. Sources told KDKA […]

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Ja:göh Alyssa Golden

@TheObserverNY Congratulations to Alyssa Golden, a Seneca Nation deer clan member & a junior at Gowanda High, on being accepted to the College Horizons preparatory program for Native American students from across the USA. #pantherpride #nativepride #classof2025

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SUNY JCC Announces Spring 2023 Full-Time Dean’s List:

The following SUNY Jamestown Community College full-time students earned Dean’s List honors for academic excellence during the spring 2023 semester. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.50 while enrolled in at least 12 degree credits: Gowanda – Mary DeneaSalamanca – Megan Bova & Hayden Hoag