NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: GAMING COMPACT UPDATE

The Seneca Nation will be holding public meetings to update the community on a new gaming compact. The Seneca Nation invites all enrolled members to attend.

There will be a panel presentation and then the meeting will be opened for community participation (comments, feedback, and suggestions).

Cattaraugus Territory Meeting:

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Cattaraugus Council Chambers

Allegany Territory Meeting:

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Allegany Council Chambers

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January 10, 2023

Talon Welch, 23, from Salamanca, NY, resides on the reservation of the Seneca Nation of Indians – Allegany Territory. Talon comes to L.I.N.E. after previously attending the Line School in California, yet did not take his schooling to seriously, he was “young and dumb” as he put it (We have all been young and dumb many times before Talon!). He heard about L.I.N.E. and knew it was different and would be more one on one focus for him. He is here and realizes how much of a brotherhood this class has created already. No one puts one another down, instead they are supporting one another through these hard early weeks. He knows that being a lineman, there is a lot of work out there and a great financial benefit. Before getting into a Union, he does want to “Chase the Storms”.

Talon lost his sister who he looked up to. Talon’s sister was a part of the Bridge Painters Union and Talon wanted to follow in her footsteps and get into a career that was hard work and where he could potentially be a part of a union. Kudos to you Talon, I am sure your sister is proud!

Talon likes lacrosse, his friends call him Welch, and he wants everyone to know, “if something is tough in the beginning, don’t give up”. He’s happy he found his way back into this career choice and couldn’t be happier than being here at L.I.N.E.

Also, congratulations to the Spring 2023 students on completing the Certified Climber Test!

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Repost from First Peoples Fund

“First Peoples Fund is ecstatic to extend our warmest congratulations to 2023 Artist in Business Leadership Fellow Luanne Redeye (Seneca)! Luanne was selected as the first Broome County Arts Council Artist in Residency!

Born in Jamestown, NY and raised on the Seneca Nation Allegany Territory in Western New York, Luanne draws inspiration from her community, family and culture., which gives her pieces a strong personal and emotional component. We are incredibly proud to have her as one of our fellows and eagerly anticipate seeing her continued success.”

About Luanne:

• Luanne Redeye
• Tribe: Seneca
• Medium: Jewelry/Painting
• Location: Endicott, NY
• Website: https://luanneredeye.com/contact.html
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luredeye/
Born in Jamestown, NY, Luanne Redeye grew up on the Seneca Nation Allegany Territory in Western New York. It is from here where she draws inspiration incorporating community, family, and culture into her artwork, which gives her pieces a strong personal and emotional component. Whether her art touches on the native experience, identity, or resiliency, Luanne’s work is always created through a native lens sharing her experiences, knowledge, and perspective of navigating a modern world as a native woman. An enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians and Hawk Clan, Luanne received her MFA in Painting and Drawing at the University of New Mexico. She has exhibited in exhibitions in museums and galleries throughout the US and abroad, including Kent State University and the MEAM in Barcelona, Spain. She has also participated in various residencies including the Truth and Reconciliation Residency at the Santa Fe Art Institute.

2023 Artist In Business Leadership Fellowship:

The purpose of the Artist in Business Leadership Program is to develop independent, and credible entrepreneurial artists who are generous in spirit. The fellowship supports artists to pursue specific arts business development goals for themselves and their families. We accept applications from artists at all stages of entrepreneurial development.

First Peoples Fund’s Artist in Business Leadership fellowship doesn’t just help artists grow a business – it inspires them to fully honor their cultural creativity and grow the impact it has on their People.

The Artist in Business Leadership Fellowship is a self-directed experience that provides professional development training and $7,500+ of working capital funds.

ABL fellows propose a one year project(s) that will strengthen their arts business, further the economic self-sufficiency of their family, and establish themselves as independent and credible artists.

Since 2004, First Peoples Fund has welcomed more than 100 artists – from photographers to painters, hip-hop artists to basket weavers – to the program. They have gained access to not only our vast network of artists and strategic partners, but also to new market opportunities.

Ideal Artist in Business Leadership applicants demonstrate the following:

• A commitment to increase business skills and knowledge
• Ability to set and accomplish business goals
• Access and sustain new markets, funding, and/or resources for art
• Strengthen and sustain cultural & artistic integrity
• Is a leader in the local arts ecosystem and beyond

Here is what Luanne shared to her instagram about this exciting opportunity:

I have been selected as a recipient of the 2023 First Peoples Fund Artist in Business Leadership Fellowship!

This fellowship supports artist entrepreneurs to pursue their arts business development goals and will directly go toward helping me continue my work in small metals, build a jewelry studio, and ultimately share that with you. It’s such an honor to be among this amazing group of artists, performers, writers, designers, and cultural practitioners whose work exemplifies the rich cultural diversity and highly sophisticated nature of Indigenous art practices today.

I look forward to learning from them during this fellowship year, please check out all of the incredible recipients!

Residency:

HOME IN EACH OTHER: LUANNE REDEYE – On View thru 02/25/23 at Artisan Gallery, 223 State Street, Binghamton NY 13901

Home in Each Other is a new series of work by Luanne Redeye. This exhibition will showcase the beginning of an exploration into the relationships we hold with each other, telling the stories of family by weaving together personal narratives, home, identity, and culture. Family and home appear different for everyone and this exhibition will explore both themes to gain a deeper understanding of the relationships to community while speaking to the complexities of the people’s lives. The exhibition will also feature recent work by Luanne Redeye that relates to the idea of building community around you, portraying others the artist has connected with.

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January 30, 2023 | Upper Allegheny Health System

Photo: Lesley Zurek appointed senior director of human resources at UAHS.

Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH) announce the official appointment of Lesley Zurek as senior director of human resources.

Lesley steps into the role with over a decade spent in human resources leadership positions. She had spent time working in the gaming industry advancing through the ranks becoming the vice president of human resources at Seneca Resorts and Casinos. She most recently was the regional human resources director for 19 long term nursing care facilities before recently transitioning to UAHS.

“We’re thrilled to have someone with the versatile experience that Lesley has step into the senior human resources director role,” said Jill Owens, MD, president, UAHS, BRMC, OGH. “This position is so important to execute the initiatives dealing with recruitment and retention of our workforce that is comprised of over 1,100 team members. Even with the most recent market adjustments made throughout our organization, there are still a lot of obstacles we need to overcome in regards to our workforce and I think Lesley is the right person to help tackle those barriers,” Owens said.

Lesley acquired her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Columbus, OH and her master’s degree in organizational leadership from Medaille College. She also holds certifications in Professional in Human Resources (PHR), HR Generalist Certificate (SHRM), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), and Certified Benefits Professional (CBP).

Lesley, a Salamanca High School graduate and Salamanca resident, is also an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation. Outside of work Lesley enjoys crafting, sewing, and machine embroidery along with spending time with her family.

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Ja:göh to the following students for all their efforts, hard work and continued dedication to excelling.

Kade Nephew, Seneca, Cattaraugus Territory, Hawk clan, and his fellow selected “January Stunning Students.” The Freshman Academy honors students every month for embodying the six “Cs” of the Academy (compassion, character, consistency, cooperation, critical thinking and capability).

Marcellus Plain, Cattaraugus Territory, Seneca, Turtle clan, student of the month for his CAD class (technology). Also, Stevieana Seneca, Cattaraugus Territory, Seneca, Turtle clan, selected as student of the month for LOTE!

The December student of the month, Ciara Thompson, Seneca, Cattaraugus Territory, Wolf clan for Life Skills. Ciara is also a participant in the annual SABAH Ice Show.

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St. Bonaventure University has been awarded a $147,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities to bolster its relationship with the Seneca Nation of Indians.

Dr. Oleg V. Bychkov, director of SBU’s Native American and Indigenous Studies program, will serve as project director.

Justin Schapp, a deer clan citizen of the Seneca Nation and adjunct instructor in the NAIS program at SBU, will support project implementation. Dr. Megan Walsh, acting dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at the time, was instrumental in helping to secure the grant.

The grant is to support the “Native American and Indigenous Studies in the General Education Curriculum,” a humanities initiative designed to strengthen NAIS and humanities teaching at St. Bonaventure and further develop a mutually beneficial relationship with the nearby Seneca Nation.

“SBU’s commitment to ensure the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and perspectives is a primary reason we were successful in securing this grant,” Schapp said.

“Implementing this grant over the next three years will help faculty and students gain a greater understanding of important Indigenous issues and of our shared Franciscan values, as we continue our journey to learn how to appreciate each other and to celebrate our similarities and differences.”

The project, which will reach all incoming students every year, will include:

• Development of six modules that will be incorporated into all sections of two required first-year general education course co-requisites: SBU 101: Community of Learners, and SBU 102: Introduction to Contemporary Diversity. The new modules will incorporate key concepts in NAIS and tie them to SBU and its mission.
• Three faculty professional development workshops featuring external NAIS experts; and
• Recurring campus events featuring guest speakers and cultural heritage knowledge-keepers.

This project will advance key goals around academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion formalized in SBU’s strategic plan,” said Dr. Jeff Gingerich, university president.

“It will also play an important role in acknowledging and addressing past injustices against the Seneca Nation. The project will strengthen understanding of the Seneca Nation and Indigenous peoples among SBU students, faculty, and staff and likewise strengthen the university’s relationship with the Seneca Nation.”

The university is hopeful that the early exposure and campus programming will boost student interest in the new minor in NAIS, introduced in spring 2022.

The National Endowment for the Humanities is an independent federal agency created in 1965. It is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States. NEH grants typically go to cultural institutions, such as museums, archives, libraries, colleges, universities, public television, and radio stations, and to individual scholars.

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Medaille University respectfully acknowledges that its campus grounds are located on lands still regarded as being the homelands of the Seneca and many Haudenosaunee people. As such, the University is asking its campus community to incorporate an Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement as part of the formal proceedings of any official campus event, including but not limited to Commencement, Honors Convocation, award ceremonies, honor society inductions and other department-level events. “At Medaille, we believe that this acknowledgment process brings additional awareness and education of what we, as a society, owe to Indigenous peoples,” says Interim Vice President for Student Development Kenya K. Hobbs ’22.

The statement comes after a committee of Medaille representatives, including Hobbs, Interim President Lori V. Quigley, Ph.D. (a Seneca Nation member), Assistant Professor of Humanities Hugh Burnam (a Mohawk, Wolf Clan, member) and Student Government Association members, spent time meeting and conferring with Seneca representatives.

The following Medaille University Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Statement should be used, in full, by students, faculty and staff at campus events and proceedings:

We begin this event by acknowledging that we are on the land of Indigenous peoples. Today, these lands are still regarded as being the homelands of the Seneca and many Haudenosaunee people.

We respect the treaty rights of the Haudenosaunee and the obligation of the United States and New York State governments to adhere to them.

We commit ourselves to advocate for inclusion and restitution for past atrocities. May we all aspire to a world of reconciliation, guided by the example of the Haudenosaunee themselves, with mutual respect and equality to prevail among all people and nations. In addition to incorporating a reading of the statement into campus events, the University is working on having it displayed in signage and/or a mural on campus, as an additional step to increase awareness and education opportunities.

“We understand that this is simply a starting point,” says Hobbs. “We have much work to do in making things better and more inclusive, not only for Native Americans, but for other people of the global majority.”

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gönóöhgwa’ – I love you.
kegëhjih – My wife (my old lady)
hegëhjih – My husband (my old man)

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Submitted by Marilyn Anderson

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14th. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love. According to I Corinthians, 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” The Bible also tells us to love one another as I have loved you. Happy Valentine’s Day!!

At Four Corners we will be hosting Shrove Tuesday (also known as Fat Tuesday), on February 21, from 6-7 p.m. This event signals the beginning of Lent in preparation for Easter. Everyone is invited to join us for pastries and fellowship!! The next day, Wednesday, February 22, is Ash Wednesday when we will be having a combined service at the Versailles UMC at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us for these special services.

Reminder: The Seneca Hymn Singers are on their winter break and will begin regular rehearsals in March. If you are interested in joining them or require their service, please contact Janet “Beeda” Parker at 716-532-2478.

Continue praying for healing in our communities. Everyone is invited to join us for worship at 9 a.m. for inspiring words and songs. Following our service, we have coffee time and enjoy fellowship.

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Visit www.salamancany.org/quick-enroll to begin the online registration process.

See flyer below for details:

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