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Ja:göh Wehonna Toth!

Submitted by Nancy Toth Wehonna R. Toth, from the Allegany Territory has graduated from La Roche University, Pittsburgh, PA. Earning a Master’s of Science in Nursing degree on August 19, 2022. She passed the National Board exam to become a licensed Registered Nurse in September. Wehonna accepted a position as a Cardiac-Thoracic Registered Nurse at […]

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Jassmine Thornton gets Shout-out from PEO Soldier During NAHM

Program Executive Office Soldier November 07, 2022 | Repost from PEO Soldier Facebook Page | www.peosoldier.army.mil #MotivationMonday: Today, more than 9,000 Soldiers of American Indian or Alaska Native descent serve in our Army. They are valued members of the Army team who continue a long legacy of professionalism and selfless service. Image: Staff Sgt. Jassmine […]

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Marcus Abrams Takes Job at Hanscom Air Force Base

November 8, 2022 | scott.af.mil 1st Lt. Marcus Abrams grew up on the Allegany Indian Reservation in western New York until lacrosse and a desire to serve his country brought him to the Air Force. He is a member of the Mohawk of the Haudenosaunee, which is parent to six tribes or territories—often referred to […]

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Cancer Support Group Ideas Needed!

Tell Us What You Think The Indigenous and Rural Patient Navigation Program (IRPNP) at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center understands the importance of sharing and caring when faced with major health experiences. With this in mind, IRPNP is seeking feedback on the interest of developing cancer support groups that best meet the community needs. These […]

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Native Outreach Day at UB

Lake Shore Schools Native American Program FB Native Outreach Day was held on November 4th at UB, hosted by the Indigenous Studies program. Students from all over Western New York learned about admissions, programs/majors, heard from current Indigenous students and faculty, went on a tour, and were treated to an excellent breakfast and lunch!

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Ja:goh Kevin Nephew, Dr. Lori Quigley and JC Seneca

For making the 2022 “Power 100 Business Leaders of Color” List Buffalo Business First | November 04, 2022 | bizjournals.com The list honors business executives who use their power and influence to expand companies, strive for innovation and grow the Western New York economy, while overcoming barriers and establishing representation in key positions.

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Harvest Time & Holiday Bazaar

(harvesting, cooking, preparing food) Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h would like to encourage learning the words for harvest season. To hear these words spoken by a fluent elder go to memrise.com and search Harvest or paste the link shown here: https://app.memrise.com/course/6229464/harvest-time-harvesting-cooking-preparing-food Ëgekö:ni | Ësekö:ni’ | Ëdwakö:ni’I will cook | You will cook | We will cook Ëgekwihs’a:’ | […]

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Haudenosaunee Social at JCC

Calling ALL Dancers & Singers! Come out on November 30, 2022 and enjoy traditional foods, songs & dances at the JCC Jamestown Campus located in the Student Union in the Hamilton Collegiate Center. For more information email CharityCampbell@mail.sunyjcc.edu or colburnkl01@mail.sunyjcc.edu.

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Recognizing Native American Heritage Month at SU

November 01, 2022 | dailyorange.com Dances, discussion and dinners are all part of Syracuse University’s celebrations honoring and recognizing Native American Heritage Month. Check out their upcoming events posted below: Lacrosse – Learn to PlayLearn about the Native history of lacrosse with Neal Powless, an Onondaga lacrosse player. After the discussion, the SU Club Lacrosse […]