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Recognized by Unicon Rochester during National Apprenticeship Week Meet Our Apprentices in Construction: Nick Cooper (Seneca, from Ohi:yo’). Nick is a second-year apprentice with the Carpenters Local 276 WNY! He believes a union apprenticeship will provide a rewarding career. NAW (National Apprenticeship Week) is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, […]

Citizens of the Month for November: Sara Himelein November 15, 2023 | Repost from Lake Shore Central School District FB Ja:göh Sara Himelein (Cattaraugus Territory, Onöndowa’ga:’ of the Bear clan) who was selected at William G. Houston Middle School for CRC – Citizens for Responsible Choices – Citizens of the Month for NOVEMBER. 8th grader […]

2024 World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference The 2024 World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference will be held July 23-25, 2024 in the beautiful Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York. Call for Stories and Knowledge – The conference theme is “Reclaiming Indigenous Resiliency and Hope” which revolves around the ongoing challenges our communities […]

To full-time students at the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, who are members of the Seneca Nation Amount available: UP to $2,000. Deadlines vary. More information available at the link below. Apply HERE.

Ja:göh Rory Wheeler, who moderated the Professionalism Panel November 10, 2023 | Turtle Talk: Official Blog of the IL&PC & Repost from Rory Wheeler Linkedin The 20th Annual ILPC & TICA Indigenous Law Conference was held November 9-10, 2023 in East Lansing, MI at Michigan State University College of Law. The two-day conference, co-hosted by […]

@StBonaventure Twitter University in NY is using an #NEHgrant to work with the Seneca Nation to develop teaching modules on Native American and Indigenous Studies for the general education curriculum for first-year students. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4by8c5ps

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) and the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum (SINM) are pleased to announce a joint Artist-in-Residence program for a Seneca artist to study and create work in response to the Peterson collection. About RTPI:Home to the largest collection of Roger Tory Peterson’s work, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is a leader for […]

November 8, 2023 | Repost from Lake Shore Schools Native American Programs FB Our first Indigenous Maker’s Faire was a huge success. There were over 40 makers, all with such interesting and fun things to make. Thanks to each and everyone that helped make this event a success. Thank you to the amazing custodial team, […]

NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Unrestricted cash grant of $8,000 available – DEADLINE to apply: December 13, 2023 Applications for the NYSCA/New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Fellowship, an unrestricted cash grant of $8,000 available to artists living in New York State and/or one of the Tribal Nations located therein, are now open! Deadline: December 13! […]

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.