Community News

Susie Abrams Fundraiser

Help Her Raise: A Lift Toward Independence Susan had an accident at home while saving her husband from dying as he fell down a flight of stairs. She damaged both her knees, had emergency surgery, and is unable to independently walk. The doctors said it would take a year for her to heal and walk […]

Sports

Salamanca Girls Lacrosse Seniors Honored

May 13, 2025 | Salamanca Warrior Athletics As we celebrate not only the game, but the incredible journey of four remarkable young women who played their final regular season home game as members of our Girls Lacrosse team. These seniors—Aubrey Domres, Summer Downey, Lauren John, and Mikaela Tennity—have poured their heart, time, and talent into […]

Sports

Winter Rivera Receives Tewaaraton Outstanding Native American/Haudenosaunee Scholarship

May 30, 2025 | Repost from Gowanda Athletics/ Tewaaraton.com Pictured above: Pictured w/Jianna Lazore, Wolf Clan, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation – women’s recipient WHAT AN HONOR!!! Congratulations to Gowanda standout Winter Rivera on his selection and acceptance of the Tewaaraton Award last night in Washington DC. (The Tewaaraton Outstanding Native American/Haudenosaunee Scholarship) Winter Sky Rivera is […]

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3rd Annual Seneca Caneadea Field Day

Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, July 5, 2025 This special event celebrates the shared history of the town’s residents and the Seneca Nation honoring the ancestors who lived on this land over 200 years ago. The day will feature native dance performances, lacrosse exhibitions, museum exhibits, hands-on children’s activities, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and new this year – […]

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Indigenous Entrepreneurs from Upstate NY You Should Know About

Repost from newyorkupstate.com Long before ‘entrepreneurship’ was a cool buzzword, Indigenous communities were innovating, creating, and thriving on their own terms. Today, that spirit lives on in a generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs in Upstate New York, who blend tradition with modern business savvy. From artisans preserving ancestral crafts to filmmakers spotlighting important community stories, here’s […]

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Congrats Hannah Valentine!

Senior Hannah Valentine Ranked No. 8 in the Class of 2025 at Gowanda Central School District June 3, 2025 | Repost from Gowanda Central School District FB FUTURE PLAN: Attend Bowling Green State University for aviation opportunities and technology. HOBBIES & INTERESTS: Lacrosse, art club, and Indigenous Youth Organization. FOND MEMORY: Winning our lacrosse sectional […]

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Local Medicine Woman, Yolanda Smith Shares Her Knowledge of Plants w/Silver Creek Field Biology Class

May 30, 2025 | Repost from Silver Creek Central School District FB Mr. Tomaszewski’s field biology class welcomed local medicine woman, Yolanda Smith, into their classroom. Yo shared her extensive knowledge of plants to make a plantain salve. She shared various medicinal plants and their properties that students found right outside the school. We appreciate […]

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2025 Preservation Award Winner: The Friends of the Niagara Turtle

Repost from preservationbuffaloniagara.org | Submitted by Reine Hauser It Takes a Village: The Preservation Journey of The Turtle The Native American Center for the Living Arts — affectionately known as “The Turtle”—stands as a powerful symbol of Indigenous culture and heritage. Completed in 1981 and designed by Northern Arapaho architect Dennis Sun Rhodes-Hinono’ei / Northern […]

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News From The Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus TerritoryPO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168 | Sunday worship service – 9 a.m. Submitted by Marilyn Anderson June is here and hopefully warmer temperatures as well! June is the end of the school year and some students are looking forward to the break from school and others are […]