If you would like to be part of this fun event please contact Richard Satterwhite at 716-845-1609.

See flyer for details:

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The Center for Indigenous Cancer Services at Roswell Park will be offering community presentations to both Cattaraugus and Allegany territories to discuss the services offered through the Indigenous and Rural Patient Navigation Program. Patient Navigators will discuss cancer prevention and screening guideline as well as answering any questions that may arise.

The meetings will be held on Tuesday, September 27th at Lionel R. John Health Center in the blue room from 4:30-5:30pm and Wednesday, September 28th at Cattaraugus Community Health and Wellness Center in room 126 from 4:30-5:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. These meetings are open to any community members of Cattaraugus and Allegany territories or surrounding areas. We hope to see you all there!

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If you need assistance filling out this survey, please stop completing the survey and contact:

Melissa Shaw, AOA Outreach Coordinator (716) 532-5777- Ext. 5501

To complete the survey or visit https://arcg.is/T15er

You’re invited to participate as a special guest at our upcoming Community Event!

Please RSVP by September 16th

Refer to flyer below for details:

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Prepare to have fun this year from September 9th-11th, 2022 at the Saylor Building Grounds. For questions or details, please call 716-532-3341. We look forward to seeing you there!

NOTE: Seneca Fire corn hole tournament is moved to Sunday- 12:00 registration 1:00 start.

Seneca Nation Emergency Management will have a station set up on Saturday with assorted PPE supplies available for Festival attendees.

Schedule of Events:

Fall Festival 2022 applications can be found HERE or below:

• Agriculture Application — All entries must be received by Friday, September 9th at 8pm
• Art Show Application — Entries will be accepted Tuesday – Thursday, September 6th-8th, 2022 from 12:00pm – 8:00pm each day – ONLY. No entries will be accepted on Friday
• Baby Contest Application — Applications must be in by Friday, September 9th
• Floral Exhibit Application — All entries must be received by Friday, September 9th at 8pm
• Homemaking Application — All entries must be received by Friday, September 9th at 8pm
• Seneca Nation Fall Festival Parade Registration — Return form by Friday, September 9th
• Smoke Dance Competition Registration Form — Must register by the start of competition
• Vendor Application — Application Deadline is Wednesday, September 7th at 4:30pm

Event flyers available at this time:

• CCC Fall Festival Masters Lacrosse Tournament – September 5th is the deadline for teams. Contact Grant at 716-532-8450 for more information.
• Ribbon Skirts & Native Fashions Live Auction on September 9th – Bring some funds and join the fun!

Watch Highlight Reel of last year’s Fall Festival!

(Video created by Seneca Media & Communications Center)

The 2021 theme was “Senecas Together, Senecas Safe” which made for a fun atmosphere where families enjoyed food, rides, art, games, contests, fishing, a variety of vendors and much more!

View video: https://fb.watch/fgP6U-ERg1/

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Allegany Event:

When: Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Time: Starts at 6pm

Where: Seneca Strong – 983 RC Hoag Dr., Salamanca

We will have a fire, open speakers, and candle light vigil. We will also provide light refreshments. If you have any questions, please call 716-945-8413.

Cattaraugus Event:

When: Thursday, September 15, 2022

Time: Starts at 6pm

Where: Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC) Seneca Strong – 36 TIS Dr., Irving

We will have a fire, open speakers, and candle light vigil. We will also provide light refreshments. If you have any questions, please call 716-532-8456.

No More Stigma, You are NOT Alone, No More Shame!

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Stop down to the Sully on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at 6pm and learn how to take better pictures, photograph your art, and learn tips and tricks from Professional Photographer & Designer Brad Jimerson.

For more information, contact Bradley via email at Bradley.Jimerson@sni.org.

Refer to flyer below for details:

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Photos by Seneca Media

On Thursday, August 18, 2022, Elders and their guests enjoyed an amazing afternoon filled with country music, great food, excellent company, door prizes, dances contests, cash grabs and much more!

The event was a success. Enjoy the photos below:

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• 8am pick-up at the Allegany AOA, 3644 Administration Drive, Salamanca
• 9am pick-up at the Cattaraugus AOA, 28 Thomas Indian School Drive, Irving
• 4pm pick-up at the NYS Fair Grounds, drop-off in Irving then back to Allegany

Sign-up at either AOA location. Admission is free, bag lunch provided. For questions or more information contact Irma Cortes at (716)532-5777 ext. 5513

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Stop down to the Allegany Community Center (ACC) on Thursday, September 15th and pick up some valuable information for Elders and Caregivers. We are also giving away LOTS of free stuff so don’t miss it!

For more information, refer to the flyer below:

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