“Shayla Scanlan (Cattaraugus Territory, Wolf), is believed to be the first Seneca Nation female to sign to play lacrosse at the NCAA Division I level. She is in her junior year at the University of Louisville.” By Paul Ohanian | November 8th | Reprinted from www.uslacrosse.org November is Native American Heritage Month, and for Shayla […]
December 6 2019 Issue
Community Meeting Notice
ALL SNI enrolled members are invited to attend an executive and council meeting to hear the needs and concerns of our community. January 23, 2020 from 2pm-5pm – Allegany Council Chambers January 30th, 2020 from 2pm-5pm – William Seneca Building
Can AM Hall of FAME Inductees
Submitted by The Inductees Families On November 10, 2019 at the Onondaga Field House the CanAm Lacrosse League inducted five individuals from Newtown into the CanAm Hall of Fame, Edgar Lay and Nelson “Bally” Huff for their lifetime contributions to the Creator’s Game. Glen Lay, Ken Lay Sr. and Darwin John, not pictured, for their […]
Seneca Arts & Learning Center hand out treats!
Students and families enjoyed a special prize, a Turkey Treat for Thanksgiving! We hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday!
Seneca Arts & Learning Center hosts family night
Submitted by Concetta Arena On Wednesday Nov. 20, SALC hosted a family Literacy and Paint Night with Ms. Tammy & Ms. Connie. Several Parents & children attended. They were read the story “Mouse Paint” by author Ellen Stoll Walsh. The families were given a print out of all the colors in the Seneca Language, and […]
Nya:wëh from SNI Cattaraugus Tribal Advocate Program!
Submitted by Leanna Leroy On behalf of the SNI Cattaraugus Tribal Advocate Program, we would like to give a heartfelt “Nya:wëh” to the diabetes foundation, Holly John & Native Pride for their donations of turkey dinners and gift certificates along with the supportive services building staff for their help serving our communities. The Tribal Advocate […]
Haudenosaunee Nationals are headed to Worlds
Reprinted from tworowtimes.com | November 20, 2019 FLORIDA — A new era in international lacrosse began last week when the Pan American Lacrosse Association (PALA) held its first championship event. Through the championship, the Haudenosaunee Nationals became the “best women’s field lacrosse team on this side of the world.” Familiar faces such as Dana Isaacs, […]
Strike Force Sign DL Skye King
Ja:goh Skye! By Ryan Eucker | www.sdstrikeforce.com | November 15, 2019 The Strike Force have signed defensive lineman Skye King to their 2020 Indoor Football League roster. King (6-3, 270, York University) joins San Diego for his first season as a member of the IFL. Prior to being signed, King participated in The Spring League. […]
Ohi:yo' Education Dept. releases 1st marking period honor rolls
Congratulations to All Students on making the High Honor, Honor and Merit Rolls! Ja:goh! Southern Tier Catholic School1st Marking Period Honor Rolls HIGH HONOR ROLL 6th grade – Emerson Ortego HONOR ROLL 3rd grade – Matthew Isch4th grade – Kurryn Glowacki, Hayden John11th grade – Alenzi Meyer MERIT ROLL 3rd grade – Taliah Snyder4th grade […]
Iroquois Genealogy Society Update
December Meeting – Dec. 12, 2019 Submitted by Leatha Jimerson Our December meeting (a holiday luncheon) will be held at the Seneca Allegany Casino Buffet at 4pm. A donation of $10 per person will be collected at the buffet. We will have a sign-in sheet there from 4-4:30pm. Please attend and plan on having a […]