May 24, 2024 | Repost from SCCSD FB The Salamanca Indigenous Youth Council had the chance to visit NYC and check out the National Museum of the American Indian, Natural History museum and so much more!!
June 14 2024 Issue
End of the Year Exam Pick-Up and Drop-Off Scheduling!
Repost from Seneca Nation Lake Shore Transportation It’s almost the end of the school year and exams start June 14-24, 2024. As soon as you find out when your kids have exams please call us at 716-532-8152 to schedule pick-up. We will also have transportation for drop-off when they are done with the exam. If […]
Todd Gates Featured in AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024
American Association for Cancer Research Todd Gates (Onondawaga’, Cattaraugus Territory) was recently featured in the AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024 alongside his family as he shares his personal experience with cancer, and the importance of building pathways to better cancer care. Watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eX85UyPdeo Nya:wëh for sharing your story, Todd. We wish […]
Grief Support Group
Join us the second Thursday of each month at 5pm, at the Four Corners United Methodist Church. We will be covering Grief & Coping, Resources, Tools & Support for families. There are many benefits to a support group such as emotional support, validation of your grief and feelings, education, learning coping strategies, a safe space […]
News from Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
12557 Route 438, Irving, NY Submitted by Kathy Bloom “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!” Psalm 136:1. Praise the Lord for the 78 people who attended the Fellowship of Indian Churches annual retreat in the foothills of the Adirondacks at the end of May! It is always so good to reunite with […]
Obituary: Peter Edwards II
February 14, 1984 – May 12, 2024 Submitted by Kelly Edwards Peter J. Edwards II, Dzoä’s’ah 40, Seneca, Wolf Clan of Six Nations unexpectedly left us on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024 to begin his journey back to the Creator. He was predeceased by his father, Peter J. Edwards; his maternal grandmother, Shirley M. Lyons; […]
Gowanda Senior Spotlight:
Alhanna Gabel & Chloe Luther Repost from Gowanda Central School District FB Gowanda High School is sharing profiles of its Top 10 graduates of the Class of 2024. Next up is Alhanna Gabel, who is tied for the rank of No. 4. Future Plan: Studying adolescent math education at St. Bonaventure University. Interests: High school […]
Trying Traditional Games:
Gowanda Students Repost from Gowanda Central School District FB Gowanda Middle School students in Seneca classes were fortunate to have Nödis’ah Marcus Waterman from the Sully Huff Heritage Center visit on Friday, May 31, 2024. Nödis’ah, a member of the GCS Class of 2004, shared knowledge of traditional games handed down to him by his […]
Seneca Studies Honor Society Recognizes Newest Members!
Salamanca High School Repost from SCCSD FB The Seneca Studies Honor Society was formed in the Salamanca High School to give recognition to those students who have demonstrated the desire to participate and succeed in classes, organizations, and community service that focus on Seneca and/or Indigenous peoples. Congratulations to this year’s newest members! It is […]
Blanding Turtle Head Start Program Visits Gowanda Middle School
Thank you to Officer Jonathan Gill of the Seneca Nation Fish & Wildlife Department for visiting Gowanda Middle School & sharing information about Blanding’s Turtles Head Start Program with The Buffalo Zoo. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/FFgXIusl-WM?feature=shared