August 11, 2023

Seneca Nation President Armstrong provides a status update to the community regarding gaming Compact negotiations, and a reassurance that Seneca Nation leaders are resolved to continue negotiating and defending Seneca rights until a fair and reasonable agreement is reached.

Update posted below:

The post Presidential UPDATE (08.11.23) appeared first on SNI Official Newsletter.

The annual Remember the Removal walk takes place on Saturday, September 30th this year. The committee has chosen to commemorate the Red House Bridge, as it is set to be demolished and replaced; work starts this fall.

The committee looks forward to working with the community to make the day one of rememberance and togetherness. If you’d like to be a volunteer, or if you have pictures or stories of the bridge and the area, please contact Brenda Kindt at (716) 945-1790, ext. 7855 or Nancy Toth, committee chair, at 716-801-0926.

The Remember the Removal Committee Requests: BIDS FOR MEAL

See flyer below for details. Bids Accepted until September 1st. Contact Gloria Heron at 716-307-6672 or email gheron@hotmail.com.

RTR Meeting Schedule

There are a few meetings left! Please refer to schedule below.

The post RTR Bids For Meal Request appeared first on SNI Official Newsletter.

August 29, 2023 – Prospect Elementary Families from 5-6:30pm.

August 30, 2023 – Seneca Intermediate & High School Families from 5-6:30pm.

Please join us, meet teachers, see the building, enjoy some good food from our awesome food service staff, play some games. Families have will an opportunity to check out vendors and community resources available.

**Be sure you have an updated phone number and email address on file with your student in PowerSchool so you can receive text and email messages

The post 2023-2024 Back to School Picnics appeared first on SNI Official Newsletter.

August 2023 | Miss Brittany Carlson, PreK 2 Lead Teacher

Brittany describes a typical day here at Seneca Arts & Learning Center as a fun, rewarding, fast paced environment that keeps her on her toes. She always knew she wanted to work with children and knew she wanted to be a teacher.

Making a positive change for the children and families is Brittany’s favorite part about her job. She believes one of the most important things she can provide for a family is to ease some of the difficulties and try to think of creative ways to maximize communication in their everyday activities.

Fun, flexible, and caring are three words that describe Brittany. She is fun because she thinks its important to have fun while learning through play. Flexible because a person in this field needs to be flexible and constantly analyze and change plans for each child. Finally, caring because that is an important part of this job overall.

Over the next 5 years, one of her biggest goals is to further her education, while growing and learning to become a better version of herself.

Upcoming Events:

• Don’t be a Bully Month
• August 17th – Social at 10am
• August 25th – Back to School Field Day/Health & Safety Fair from 2-4pm
• August 23rd – Head Start Orientation
• August 31st – Head Start Meet the Teachers/Bus Run

Reminder:

• Head Start applications – limited spots left please contact Hannah Blum, Parent Involvement
• Block Grant applications available beginning August 14th. Deadline to submit is September 15th
• Annual Parent Contract & Block Grant Signing
• End of year billing letters for child care statement

Upcoming Closures:

• August 18th – Employee Appreciation Day
• September 4th – Labor Day
• September 15th – Ogwe’o:weh Day (Observed)
• September 29th – Staff Development Day

Like us on Facebook: Seneca Arts and Learning Center

Seneca Nation Daycare Block Grant Applications Now Available

Deadline to submit: September 15, 2023

ALSO….on another note, ECLC is currently hiring. Visit sni.org to apply.

SALC August Tips

The post SALC News appeared first on SNI Official Newsletter.

Gowanda High School: https://gowcsd.org/high-school/

Gowanda Middle School 5th – 8th grade: https://gowcsd.org/middle-school/

Gowanda Elementary: https://gowcsd.org/elementary-school/

Lake Shore District Schools: https://www.lakeshorecsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageType=6&SiteID=8&SearchString=supply%20lists

Silver Creek District: Most work is done on student IPADS; please contact the specific school for any further questions or information at (716) 934-2603 – (children will need backpacks & sneakers)
High School: Jody Johnson, ext 1116

Salamanca District: Will be providing classroom supplies; please contact the specific school for any further questions or information – (children will need backpacks & sneakers)
High School: (716) 945-2400, ext. 6301
Middle School: (716) 945-2400, Laurie George
Prospect – press #1

The post Local Territory Schools – School Supply List appeared first on SNI Official Newsletter.

Cattaraugus Clinic Construction!

Pictured above: Union Laborer    

Attention: In Need of ALL UNION TRADES for the next phase of the Cattaraugus Clinic

Contact Cattaraugus TERO Today at 716-532-4900, ext. 5413 or 716-801-5055!

The post TERO Proud appeared first on SNI Official Newsletter.

Nya:wëh to Seneca Gaming & Entertainment – Salamanca location, for hosting a FREE Garth Brooks & Shania Twain – Blame It All On Their Roots concert Friday, July 14th. It was an amazing turnout and start to Powwow weekend! Food trucks and refreshments were provided by Brick Oven Pizza and The Lunch Bus. Thanks Garth Brooks & Shania Twain (Alyssa Dupuis and Les Smith) for putting on a great show! Stay tuned for future events.

The post Garth Brooks & Shania Twain Tribute Band appeared first on SNI Official Newsletter.

Stop on down to your local Elder Center to learn more about the services offered at AOA. AOA Staff and the Advisory Council will be there for a meet and greet. Come share your concerns, comments and input about Elder Services!

8/29/23- Allegany Elder Center at 2pm

8/30/23- Cattaraugus Winni-Kettle Elder Center at 2pm

If you have any questions, please contact AOA, Allegany: 716-945-8414 or Cattaraugus: 716-532-5777.

The post AOA Public Meeting appeared first on SNI Official Newsletter.

The Santa Fe Indian Market on the Plaza, held in Santa Fe, New Mexico will be taking place Saturday and Sunday, August 19th and 20th, 2023, from 9am-5pm each day! This highly anticipated event showcases a wide range of traditional and contemporary Native American art, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, paintings, and sculptures.

Featuring over 1,000 artists from over 200 tribes, this market is the largest and most prestigious Native arts show in the world. Visitors can expect to be immersed in a rich cultural experience, with opportunities to meet the artists, learn about their unique artistic processes, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the creators. Don’t miss this incredible event celebrating the creativity and cultural heritage of Native artists.

Local Senecas Mary Jacobs, Samantha Jacobs, and Kathryn Hopkins are featured in the SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market Artist Directory 2023, page 129. They will be set up at Booth MAR 816 if you plan on attending. Check out the directory at: swaia.org/artist-directory.

The post SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Art Market 2023 appeared first on SNI Official Newsletter.

The Newtown Longhouse Rebuild is underway and making great progress. The walls have gone up and the community is making progress by the day. So much love & pride is felt at the site and we are thankful, grateful, and appreciative to everyone who has come out to help. Nya:wëh

The post Newtown Longhouse Rebuild appeared first on SNI Official Newsletter.