May your holidays be full of warmth and cheer!

• Holiday market at the CCC (Tuesdays & Thursdays) – follow the CCC FB Page for a list of weekly vendors
• Kids Christmas party at Cattaraugus Library – 12/12/23
• HERO Christmas party at the ACC – 12/13/23
• Sleigh the Holidays community dinner & ice skating at the CCC – 12/13/23
• Make your own gingerbread house at Native Connections, Cattaraugus Territory – 12/13/23
• Winter vendor day at the William Seneca Building – 12/15/23
• Santa is coming to the Allegany Library – 12/15/23
• Write & send letters to Santa all month long at the Allegany Library
• Breakfast with Santa at Seneca Fire, Cattaraugus Territory – 12/16/23
• Cornhusk Christmas tree class at Cattaraugus Education – 12/19/23
• Christmas bash at the CCC – 12/20/23
• Zumba with Corbett at the CCC – see flyer for dates
• Grinchmas party at the Buffalo Office – 12/22/23
• Holiday co-ed volleyball tournament at the CCC – 12/23/23
• Santa parade on the Allegany Territory hosted by Marshals Dept. & Seneca Fire – 12/23/23
• Silver Bells in the City of Salamanca – see flyer for dates
• Santa Express Train Rides in Gowanda – see flyer for dates

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Stop down to SG&E in Salamanca on December 31, 2023 and enjoy their NYE Bingo promotions.

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November 21, 2023 | By Patrick Warren | buffalobills.com

For Chef Lorinda John (pictured above), a member of the Seneca Nation, food is an important way to share her culture, a culture that has existed long before the land now known as North America was inhabited by European settlers.

“It connects families and it brings people together,” John said ahead of being announced as the Hometown Chef for Sunday’s 32-6 win over the New York Jets. “What I like to share is how we can grow a lot of the stuff outside right where we are because of the soil, because of the environment. … So, connecting that and keeping it as local as possible with that and sharing that with people is really important.”

John made Three Sister fritters, a twist on a potato pancake consisting of corn, beans and squash as well as fry bread tacos.

The legend of the Three Sisters comes from an Iroquois story explaining the symbiotic relationship between corn, beans and squash. By interplanting the three vegetables, the bean sprouts can climb the corn stalk and the nitrogen produced by the bean roots nourishes the soil for the nitrogen-needy corn. The large leaves of squash plants shade the soil to help it retain its moisture and prevent weeds from sprouting.

“They’re planted together because they help each other grow,” John said. “The fritter is combining all of them together to mimic the corn, bean and squash of our creation story.”

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, which President Joe Biden proclaimed on Oct. 31, the Buffalo Bills acknowledged that the land Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park and all of New York state resides upon, is land that belonged to the Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora people.

“The Bills are grateful for the opportunity to live, work and play football in this territory,” the acknowledgement read.

Defensive tackle Eli Ankou, who is on the Bills practice squad, grew up in Canada going to powwows and other events that had to do with Ojibwe culture. Ankou’s mother is from Dokis First Nation and ensured that her children grew up celebrating her culture.

Now, Ankou and his fiancée Shayna Powless run a nonprofit, the Dreamcatcher Foundation, dedicated to “empowering and safeguarding indigenous women, children, and future generations,” according to their website.

By providing funding for organizations fighting for missing and murdered Indigenous women and fighting to advocate against human trafficking and violence, which is disproportionately felt by Indigenous women. “If someone outside of the community can learn just a little bit about the people inside the community, it can lead to a very good outcome. It’s a small step that everyone can take,” Ankou said.

In addition to the land acknowledgement, students who participated in One Buffalo Sports Day held the introduction banners as the players took the field. One Buffalo Sports Day was held at the ADPRO Sports Training Center, giving children from the Seneca Nation a chance to participate in football, lacrosse and hockey drills alongside star athletes such as Bills legend Fred Jackson.

During the National Anthem, the color guard was made up of Native American participants.

At halftime, dancers from Seneca and Tuscarora territories performed during the break and the Zippo Military Recognition honorees were Vietnam veteran Dale Snyder and current senior master sergeant Josette Wheeler, both of the Seneca Nation.

Check out this video: Indigenous Chef Lorinda Cooks For Bills Fans On Gameday – Below

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honors dedicated young professionals who are committed to making a difference and positive impact in the WNY and CF Communities.

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On Saturday, December 2nd many of us enjoyed painting a Christmas picture as part of our Advent celebration. Sandy Rodgers Warrior guided us through the session. After we finished painting, we enjoyed a potluck luncheon.

Advent began on Sunday, December 3, 2023, which is the season in the Christian calendar that marks the time when we prepare ourselves for the birth of Jesus. The four Sundays in Advent are celebrated with the lighting of the candles of the Advent wreath. The first candle that we lit represented Hope. Each Sunday a candle is lit which represents peace, joy and love. Advent concludes with Christmas which celebrates the birth of Jesus.

Please note: The Seneca Hymn Singers are cancelling their rehearsals for the months of December, January and February.

On Sunday, December 17th we will celebrate Christmas at 9am. Following the service, we will enjoy a potluck brunch in our fellowship hall. Please join us for this special service.

Continue to pray for healing in our communities. Pray for those battling addictions. Pray for those who are mourning. Pray for those who are struggling with illness. But also, give thanks for all the blessings that we have in our lives.

On Sunday mornings you are invited to join us for worship service beginning at 9am. After the service we have coffee time and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you and your family. Peace.

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When you visit the Finger Lakes, you’re entering a region steeped in a storied past. One of the initiatives committed to safeguarding that heritage is the Ganondagan White Corn Project.

“For me, White Corn is a teacher, it has taught me patience, acceptance, resourcefulness, gratitude and mindfulness.” ~Angel Jimerson (Seneca, Heron Clan), Ganondagan White Corn Production Manager.

Ganondagan Historic Site celebrates the rich history of White Corn, a symbol of tradition and sustainability for the Seneca Nation. White corn’s significance spans centuries, forging deep cultural ties within the community that forms the heart of the Finger Lakes. Immerse yourself in the heritage when you choose Ganondagan for your next corporate meeting or event.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dkErQZgg

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Ja:göh! Congratulations to UB Sophomore, Emily Weise (Seneca) for being selected as the recipient of the Carol S. Tempest Scholarship for her degree in Early Childhood Education. Emily is also the Vice President of the UB Indigenous Student Collective. Congratulations Emily!!

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Our undergraduate student groups hosted a #ribbonskirts and #ribbonshirts day on campus to create Indigenous identity at UB.

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November 20, 2023 | Repost from SUNY JCC FB

Just in time for Native American Heritage Month, Kaycee Colburn (Seneca), artist in residence through Creatives Rebuild New York, brought her #Hashtags exhibition to the hall nearest Artworks in the Hamilton Collegiate Center on the Jamestown Campus. Her works bring awareness to Indigenous issues that have received little media coverage today and historically.

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