Doing It Their Way: Native artists are finally gaining visibility in museums and galleries—upending long-held stereotypes in the process February 2023 | By Jori Finkel | wmagazine.com | Ja:göh Marie! Top photo: https://www.instagram.com/marie_watt_studio Up until recently, you could count on one hand the number of Native American artists valued by the contemporary art world. One […]
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Annual Cynthia Mohr Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Proceeds to benefit SHS Class of 2023 and the Cynthia Mohr Scholarship Fund This year’s memorial walk will be held Sunday, June 11, 2023 – start and finish at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Salamanca, NY. Check-in between 9-9:45am with a 10am start time. The Run/Walk starts promptly at 10am. Cost: $30 – ages 13 and […]
Check out Bradesign Arts
For all your Marketing, Graphic Design, Web Development, Photography Needs & Much more! Bradley Jimerson (Seneca), is the creator and owner of Bradesign Arts, his freelance business that focuses on his skills as a graphic designer, web application developer, search engine marketing within Western New York area and much more. Learn more about him and […]
Q&A with Rosy Simas
After decades of dance, Minnesota artist Rosy Simas wins national $550K award The choreographer and transdisciplinary artist sees the Doris Duke Artist Awards as “a real recognition of my work cumulatively over the last 30 years.” March 16, 2023 | By Jenna Ross | startribune.com Rosy Simas’ first thought, when the foundation called, was: “Oh, […]
Obituary: Jean Lovern
March 6, 1930 – March 8, 2023 Jean Lovern (nee Curry) passed away March 8, 2023 at age 93 of Derby, NY. She was predeceased by her mother Dorothy (nee Kennedy), father Wilson Curry, son Michael J. Lovern, and sisters Elma Curry and Joan (nee Curry) Thornton. The entire family were enrolled members of the […]
Rory Wheeler Highlighted by Native American Pathway to Law Initiative
March 2023 | law.asu.edu Rory Wheeler grew up on the Seneca Nation Territory in New York and learned the detriments many tribes experience—broken treaties and boarding school trauma. He realized having a law degree is how he can advocate and regain rights as citizens of sovereign governments. Rory is in his first year at Michigan […]
Robert Odawi Porter Joins the New-York Historical Society Board of Trustees
March 7, 2023 | nyhistory.org New York, NY—The New-York Historical Society is pleased to announce the election of six members to its Board of Trustees: David Barboza, George Chauncey, Daniel Cohen, Larry Neubauer, Robert Odawi Porter (Seneca), and Michael Solender. “Six exceptional individuals—leaders in their respective fields of finance, academia, journalism, and public service—have joined […]
Call For Art
Indigenous Law and Policy Center & Tribal In-House Counsel Association 20th Annual Indigenous Law Conference Submissions due April 30, 2023 to indigenous@law.msu.edu. The selected artist will be compensated $500. See flyer below for details:
Dr. Lori V. Quigley Named to Higher Education Power 100 List
Medaille University Interim President Dr. Lori V. Quigley Named to 2023 City & State Higher Education Power 100 List March 16, 2023 | medaille.edu Buffalo, NY — Medaille University Interim President Lori V. Quigley, Ph.D., has been named to the 2023 City & State Higher Education Power 100 list, which recognizes New York’s most influential […]
Attention High School Students
The 16th Annual Summer Symposium: Women, Justice, Activism June 27-29, 2023 | 9am-4pm We are back to our roots this year, with a focus on topics that students will not see in their textbooks. Join us to learn about hot button topics from local and international experts. Students will also be joined by artists, poets, […]










