Britton Antonio Owens, Seneca, Turtle Clan, passed away on June 5, 2023. We love and miss him. From his Mom, Sabrina Brown/turtle clan and his entire family.
July 28 2023 Issue
Thomas Indian School Reunion
Thomas Indian School (TIS) Alumni and guests are invited to attend the Annual TIS Reunion on Saturday, September 16th at the Cattaraugus AOA (Wini Kettle Senior Center) Dining Hall from 11am-2pm. Please bring a dish to pass and an auction item. Questions can be directed to Mae Shongo’s daughter Loretta Cheney via phone at 716-969-3617.
Newtown Longhouse
An Incredibly Sad Time in Our Community: Newtown Longhouse Burns Down on Cattaraugus Territory Efforts are underway to rebuild a Haudenosaunee longhouse more than a century old that was destroyed by fire on the Cattaraugus Territory. The Newtown Longhouse, the center of spiritual and cultural life for members of the Seneca Nation of Indians, caught […]
Ganondagan’s Annual Indigenous Music and Arts Festival was a Success!
Celebrating History through Music, Art, and Food VICTOR, N.Y.– Ganondagan held their annual Indigenous Music and Arts Festival last weekend, July 22 and 23. It was a beautiful weekend to see dancing, listen to music, and see all the art. The event showcased Haudenosaunee and Indigenous cultures through activities including dance, music, crafts, raffles, food, […]
SCCSD Board of Education Elections!
Salamanca City Central School District July 11, 2023 | oleantimesherald.com The Salamanca City Central School District welcomed a new face to its Board of Education at the annual re-organizational meeting Tuesday, July 11th. Christian Reiller took his oath of office to become the newest member of the school board after being elected in May. As […]
Ja:göh Tajanay Irizarry
Tajanay Irizarry, Seneca, Turtle Clan, 2023 graduate that we are all so proud of. May your dreams be your goals and life gives you lots of joy. Congratulations Taj! From Mom, Dad, Man Man, Judd and the beading group from the Buffalo Office. Yah, you did it. Graduate 2023!
Upcoming Events at Native Arts Gallery
Stay Tuned! Native Artists is our gallery to share and learn. Here you will find traditional crafts and contemporary artistry combined through a variety of media. Come to the gallery to see remarkable artwork, find memorabilia in the gift shop and stay tuned for upcoming FREE CLASSES! Stop by 75 Main St, Salamanca, NY 14779Friday […]
Exciting News! First Peoples Fund is NOW Accepting Applications
For the Highly Anticipated Cultural Capital (CC) Fellowship! The Application Deadline is August 14, 2023. The CC Fellowship Program provides a $10,000 grant for artists interested in community outreach and cultural preservation. The CC Fellowship empowers artists to continue their essential work and make a positive impact in their communities. Notable CC Fellows include Kinsale […]
Seneca Holdings Interns
Seneca Holdings 2023 Summer Interns In June, Seneca Holdings welcomed their 2023 summer interns for the second year of their college internship program. This year’s interns are Pierce Lukonaitis, Leland Parker, Jaxon Mohawk, Shaynce Gonzales, Shon Thompson, Clara Mele, Eric ‘Ricky’ Miller, and Lorinda John. Each intern is working in departments across Seneca Holdings, including […]
Calling All Indigenous People! –
commongroundhealth.org/ihc We are currently recruiting for our new Indigenous Health Coalition. Led by a small group of local Indigenous advocates, with support from Common Ground Health, we’ll be launching the coalition in Fall 2023. You do not have to have a background in health or medicine, just a passion for improving health and well-being within […]