June 27, 2025 issue
70th Session Recruit Graduates The Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the graduates of the 70th session of the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy. We look forward to welcoming these deputies to our team! Pictured left to right: Lt. Mel Churakos, Deputy Steve Dombek, Deputy Austin Manna, Deputy Steve Rowland, Deputy Clayton Rowland, Deputy Ira John […]
Friday, June 20th at 7pm | Artpark Mainstage Theater | Doors are at 5pm | Runway starts at 7pm We are proudly presenting our first Indigenous-led runway show and gallery presentation, a powerful celebration of Indigenous excellence in fashion, beauty, and the arts—founded and produced by two visionary Tuscarora women. This event is more than […]
June 3, 2025 | Repost from Sully Huff Heritage Center Not only do our learners get familiar with our languages, they learn the history & the evolution of our people. Elmer & Halz shown here as they headed to meet Jordan Smith at Gowanda to share their knowledge with the Elementary grades. Deadiwënöhsnye’s Gëjohgwa’ – […]
Take the CCLS Road Trip and check out your local Chautauqua and Cattaraugus County LibrariesExplore, have fun, learn, and earn some prizes! Your CCLS Road Trip begins any time from June 1st through August 31st, 2025. Summer is the perfect time to become an explorer in your own backyard, and what better place to explore […]
A FREE family-friendly celebration of Native culture, tradition, and storytelling. On Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12-4pm at Artpark, enjoy a vibrant and immersive afternoon of music, dance, storytelling, cultural teachings, workshops, and Indigenous artistry. • New: The Circle – Indigenous Teachings & Storytelling• Annual Smoke Dance Competition• The Indigenous Artisan Market• The Indigenous Discovery […]
William Seneca (1926-1984), June 16th is observed as Seneca Nation President’s Day William Seneca, son of Nina T. and Jacob Seneca, resided in the Bucktown area of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Born into a family with 13 children, William spent many years at various schools across the Allegany and Cattaraugus territories. He attended the Indian […]
Weekend highlights include Haudenosaunee Nationals U20 team exhibition practices and game, special Masters game ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation welcomed a large crowd of visitors for a special weekend-long celebration of the Creator’s Game, when it hosted the Haudenosaunee Lacrosse Weekend on its Allegany Territory this past weekend. The weekend included exhibition […]
By James Crane, Digital Media Developer, Allegany Language Department On May 15th, 2025, the Tannenbaum Lodge at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, N.Y. became a place of reconnection, purpose, and hope. The 1st Annual Seneca Language Summit brought together over 60 language teachers, educators, and supporters from across different territories in New York and Canada. The […]
Seneca Nation Higher Education held their annual graduation banquet at Holiday Valley’s Tennenbaum Lodge. Grads were offered words of congratulations and encouragement as they embark on the next step in their journeys. We are all so very proud of you, our future leaders! Ja:göh to our Allegany Graduates!Angela Edmond, Jessi Garlow, Karli Gifford, Allie George, […]
Remembering service members who made the ultimate sacrifice On Memorial Day, Seneca Nation leadership holds a commemorative event to honor our fallen soldiers and their families. Though a somber day, it is important to proudly recognize our brothers and sisters who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We are all a better country and Nation for their […]