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Help us celebrate Deneen Hernandez (Seneca Nation), our 2022 Professional of the Year! Deneen worked as a forensic scientist and cryptanalyst for the FBI (recently retired). #NativesinSTEM

November 18, 2022 | By Tucker Reilly, Advisory Editor | thebvnewspaper.com The “Pow-Wow Dance Show,” hosted in the St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Thursday, was just the most recent event in a long series of indigenous-focused programs at Bonaventure. The event was planned by the university’s Native American and […]

November 30, 2022 | By Nicole Eustace | nytimes.com A moose-antler comb believed to have been created by a Susquehannock or Seneca artist in the late 17th or early 18th century may be emblematic of a Haudenosaunee commitment to achieving diplomatic accord with settler colonists. A moose-antler comb believed to have been created by a […]

November 19, 2022 | Posted by Regan Jacobs | akwesasnetv.com Above: White House Reception in honour of Native American Heritage Month. “I appreciate the conversations with First Lady Biden’s team and their continued interest in Indigenous led cancer science, research, health care and academics— including programs like the intern and after school programs the St. […]

November 28, 2022 | crn.com | By Wade Tyler Millward Native American tech leaders from Google Cloud, Clutch Solutions and Second Derivative talk about inspiration from their roots and efforts to bring more indigenous people into the field. For Renita DiStefano, CEO of services provider Second Derivative and a member of the Seneca Nation, growing […]

Ja:göh Renita DiStefano who was recently appointed! December 1, 2022 | dhs.gov WASHINGTON – As part of the White House Tribal Nations Summit, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the appointment of 15 members to the first ever Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council, to advise on homeland security policies and practices that affect […]

After tremendous weather hit the Buffalo Niagara region and required last minute rescheduling, the 2022 Native American Music Awards kicked off last November. Esteemed nominees and artists ascended on the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino for the 20th anniversary of this beloved event. Check out these photos and head over to https://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com/ for the full […]

We would like to say Nya:wëh to all the vendors, volunteers, and everyone who attended our recent Holiday Bazaar that was held Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the ACC! We plan to make this an annual event and look forward to making it bigger and more entertaining each year. See you next year – Happy […]

Marlene Wakefield, Seneca, Turtle clan, and former Health Department Acting CEO – Allegany Territory, was selected for the IHS Director’s Award – Individual. Marlene dedicated her award to the Oglala Lakota People and her parents for instilling service to others and a strong work ethic in her heart since day one! She also gave an […]

Students and alumni reflect on their experiences as Native American students syracuse.edu Located near the heart of Haudenosaunee territory, Syracuse University is committed to empowering and supporting Indigenous students of any tribe or nation. From academic programs and resources to welcoming and supportive communities, Syracuse University provides a campus community with faculty, staff and alumni […]