By Keely Watt Before my daughter was even born I knew that when she was of age she would attend Faith Keepers School. Why did I make this premature decision? FKS is a school where she will have the opportunity to learn about who she is and learn along side other Native American Children. Our […]
July 16 2021 Issue
Team Wheel Strong Rides for Roswell
Riding together to end cancer Photos by Seneca Media | Info from Team Wheel Strong FB Page On Sunday, June 27th, Team WHEEL STRONG held their Allegany Bike Ride Fundraiser at the ACC. They would like to say “Nya:wëh” to ALL 51 amazing Riders, and to the volunteers and friends of Wheel Strong that made […]
SCCSD Grads wear traditional regalia at graduation ceremony
Photo credit: SCCSD Salamanca City Central School District’ Native American graduates were able to wear their traditional regalia to the graduation ceremony again this year! Every one of them looked outstanding! Congratulations to the Class of 2021. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. Ja:goh.
Notes from Red House Chapel
8077 East Loop Rd., Jimersontown Submitted by Winfield Bowen On Wednesday, July 28th, our Gospel Band along with singer-songwriter-guitarist, Will Lowry, will present a FREE concert in memory of Ralph Bowen. It will be held at the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum amphitheater at 7pm. On Sunday, August 8th, a celebration of life will be held in […]
News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church
Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory | Pastor – Holly Brittain716-930-4661 | HBRIT37014@aol.com | Submitted by Marilyn Anderson In 2012 the United Methodist Church passed a resolution directing the church to begin a process of healing relationships with indigenous peoples which is to continue throughout the quadrennium and beyond. Since the resolution was […]
Seneca Nation pride flag flown throughout the SN Territories in recognition of pride month
WHAT’S NEW: The latest news and updates from the Center for Native American Youth Reprinted from www.cnay.org On June 9th, 2021, I was proud, not only as an ally of the LGBTQ2S+ Community, but also as an elected official for the Seneca Nation, to support my fellow Seneca citizen, Olivia Maybee, as she organized a […]
Tokyo Dreamin’ – Ja:goh Rayven Sample!
Sample To Represent US In Paralympics Reprinted from observertoday.com | June 25, 2021 Rayven Sample will be headed to Tokyo later this summer to perform on the world’s biggest sports stage. The Jamestown resident and Cassadaga Valley Central School graduate confirmed Thursday afternoon that his first-place 400-meter finish in his classification at the United States […]
The Salamanca Warriors Varsity Lacrosse are Section VI Class “D” Champions!
Photos by Tami Watt The Warriors defeated Eden 16-11 yesterday at Veteran’s Park in Salamanca, NY. Jarod White was awarded the Cross Training Athletics Award. White also had 20 saves in goal for the win. Kelvin George (#15) finished with 3 goals, Amos Whitcomb (#16) had a total of 5 goals and 2 assists, Nate […]
Salamanca Warrior Amos Whitcomb headed to UAlbany to reconnect with former teammate
Salamanca star capitalizes on connection with former teammate Reprinted from wkbw.com | June 19, 2021 SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The 2019 Section 6 scoring title for boys’ lacrosse ran through Salamanca… twice. Senior Keelan Seneca and sophomore Amos Whitcomb formed a deadly one-two punch at attack. “We had like a connection together, and it felt […]
SCCSD 2020-2021 Athletic Award Recipients:
Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Athletic Award Recipients Reprinted from salamancany.org | SCCSD Athletic Department Co-Male – Louis Foy Athlete of the Year:Lucas McKenna -Football, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse Co-Male – Louis Athlete of the Year:Jarod White – Football, Basketball, Lacrosse Female – Anita Oyler Athlete of the Year:Marla Warrior – Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Track Male […]