November 29, 2023 | Repost from Strong Museum FB As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we hope this month has been filled with discovery, appreciation, and celebration of the rich Native cultures that shape our nation. This month, The Strong was honored to host Ronnie Reitter of the Seneca Nation for a […]
December 08 2023 Issue
Happy Heavenly Birthday
Submitted by Lori Thompson Happy heavenly birthday Aunt Betty, you are missed. November 30th would have been her 100th birthday.
Santa Express Train Rides
The Santa Express invites guests of all ages to join in on its railway experience with Santa Claus GOWANDA, NY – On this hour-long train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus leaving from Gowanda, making its way to Dayton NY, you can expect nothing less than a truly magical experience. When: December 9th, 10th, 16th, […]
Marie Watt & Family Share Story of Turtle Island
November 24, 2023 | Repost from National Gallery of Art – @ngadc Artist Marie Watt, a member of the Seneca Nation, and her family share the story of Turtle Island, and how it came to exist on the shell of a great turtle. Turtle Island is what some Indigenous tribes call North America. Check out […]
Penn State Indigenous Peoples’ Student Association Visits Local High Schools
Layla Seneca Returns Home, Inspiring Students “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to return home and represent Penn State and the Indigenous Peoples’ Student Association. We visited four high schools: Salamanca, Gowanda, Silver Creek, and Lakeshore, who all have a higher Native American student population, particularly from the Seneca and Haudenosaunee Nations. […]
From the Family of Lee Jimerson, Jr.
The family of Lee Jimerson Jr. would like to acknowledge the many people who helped out on his journey: Charlie Scanlan, Ron Warrior, Nick Swantak and Phillip White found him and assisted in keeping him comfortable, and talking with him. They stayed until EMS arrived and directed traffic. Norman Jimerson for helping with arrangements and […]
THANK YOU!
I would like to thank those of you who donated your time while I was off from work taking care of my son after his open-heart surgery. I truly appreciate your generosity. Sincerely,Sonny A. Buffalo
Seneca Student Teaching Fellow UPB Players About Meaning of Lacrosse
November 28, 2023 | upb.pitt.edu Ty Bowen is a non-traditional student at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford working toward a teaching degree, but he’s already teaching the campus community about where he comes from – the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians. The territory is a narrow strip of land along both […]
Silver Bells in the City
Allegany Territory The Ray & Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation and the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce present Silver Bells In The City! Join in the fun holiday events and activities happening in Salamanca! See flyer for event details.
The Seneca Nation Book Award is Available
To full-time students at the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, who are members of the Seneca Nation Amount available: UP to $2,000. Deadlines vary. More information available at the link below. Apply HERE!