Community News

Start of a New Year For IGS!

Submitted by Leatha Jimerson Our March meeting was well attended on the Cattaraugus Territory. As usual, a delicious meal was provided via pot luck which everyone enjoyed. Introductions were made by those attending and it was very interesting to hear about everyone’s family history. Arthur Hill from the SNI Archives gave an interesting talk regarding […]

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Two Native American Students in GHS Top 10

Although these past few years have not granted a conventional high school experience to any student, there are still some shining stars among the SNI community. Seniors Kaylee Baird (daughter of Andrea Baird) and Cameron Nagel (daughter of Dave Nagel and Christina Elliott, Turtle Clan) have both landed spots in the Gowanda Class of 2022 […]

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Upcoming Spring Sweep

Submitted by Mike Gates, Emergency Management Department Come out and join us Saturday, April 23rd for a Spring Sweep of Watersheds & Water Bodies in Our Region! See flyer below for details:

Sports

A Paralympic Dream!

Submitted by Elizabeth E. John – Proud parent and Glenda M. Taylor – Proud grandparent A question that comes up regularly for Rayven John Sample since Tokyo is, what’s next? His answer: A LOT! Rayven was born with Arthrogryposis, an incurable joint condition that has affected the mobility of his arms. But his legs are […]

Sports

Raising Awareness for Pediatric Cancer

Miya Scanlan & The Jacksonville Women’s Lacrosse team Help Raise Awareness for Pediatric Cancer Jacksonville Women’s Lacrosse Ja:goh Miya Scanlan (Cattaraugus Territory, Wolf clan) as you continue your academic studies and athletic career all the while contributing to a special little girls dream and her fight, along with the Jacksonville Dolphins Women’s Lacrosse team. Reprint […]

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Whitcomb lands Week 8 America East Award

Ja:goh Amos Whitcomb (Allegany Territory, Snipe clan), #2, a freshman attack who won his second Rookie of the Week award this season. He recorded a hat trick against the River Hawks while adding one assist for a total of four points. Amos scored the game-tying and go-ahead goals, back-to-back, late in the third quarter, as […]

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Ja:goh Emmett Williams

Ja:goh Emmett Williams, (Cattaraugus Territory, Turtle clan) and team Steelers with the win. Emmett, #92, is the son of Shaina Gates & Jordan E. Williams. 12 year old Emmett has been playing hockey for 9 years. With four goals during the playoffs, Emmett topped the century mark, finishing the season with 102 goals. 102 goals […]

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Buffalo Bandits Celebrate Native American Heritage Theme Night

Seneca Media The Buffalo Bandits hosted the Halifax Thunderbirds on Saturday, March 26th for a special Native American Heritage Day. Indigenous Spirit Dancers performed during the halftime show while Seneca Elders enjoyed an outing courtesy of the Executive Offices and Area Office for the Aging. The Bandits won 16 to 11. Ja:göh!

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Gowanda’s Varsity Girls Lacrosse News

Ja:goh Lady Panther’s – Gowanda’s 2022 captains Autumn Nephew, Aailyah Stevens and Chloe Luther accepted the 2021 Section VI Class D championship banner on behalf of the team. This is the first Sectional Championship since the girls’ lacrosse program’s inception in 2017. To be able to achieve that in only the 5th year of the […]