June 16 2023 Issue

(Wild Strawberry) Gratitude for the Natural World Reprinted from Ganondagan June eNews & Updates Indigenous to North America, S:he:s-ah Ojisdadö’shä’, commonly called wild strawberry, is a ground-hugging herbaceous perennial that spreads into large colonies by runners. You can spot these plants along woodland openings, meadows, prairies, and cleared areas including roadsides. At Ganondagan you can […]

(We will continue to be grateful) An evening to honor, recognize and uplift our community language & cultural knowledge keepers. Hosted by Agwadeyesta Dogeh, friends and supporters. To be held at the Seneca Allegany Casino Event Center on September 14, 2023 from 4-8pm. Stop down to the ACC for Breakfast on Sunday, June 25th, 2023 […]

Canadian actor Gary Farmer, who grew up in Buffalo, NY and attended Syracuse University, currently plays Uncle Brownie on the wildly popular award-winning show “Reservation Dogs,” visited Silver Creek Central School District on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Vendors were on site while Farmer tried the different varieties available, socialized with the community, took photos, and […]

Ganondagan Indigenous Music & Arts Festival Sat. & Sun., July 22nd & 23rd from 10am-5pm daily, the annual event showcases Haudenosaunee and Indigenous cultures through dance, music, storytelling, traditional craft demonstrations, a Native American Arts Market, children’s activities, raffles, guided trail walks, gallery tours, Indigenous food, and more! This year’s festival features Native folk-rock band, […]

Salamanca City Central School District Visit On May 25, 2023, NYS Senator George Borrello visited the Allegany Territory. He met with the 4th-7th grade student leaders teams to talk about leadership followed by an escorted tour from the 7th grade team. Once complete, the Senator was accompanied by four high school students through the STEAM […]

Submitted by Sandy Pietraszek Payton Pietraszek, Bear Clan member of the Seneca Nation, the daughter of Sandy (Way) and Larry Pietraszek graduated from Pembroke High School of Pembroke, Massachusetts on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was the Class Treasurer, VP of Key Club, VP of Amnesty International, Co-Founder of the Multicultural Club, member of the […]

Submitted by Sally John Congratulations are in order to Ira E. John (Seneca, Allegany Territory) who graduated this spring from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sports Science and Criminology. He is pictured here with his grandmothers Kay Redeye (left) and Barbara John (right). His grandfathers are the late Earl […]

Ja:göh Shelby Weston, Diversity & Inclusion All-Star Recipient independenthealth.com Ja:göh Shelby Weston, Onödowa’ga:’ from Cattaraugus Territory of the Turtle clan, for being awarded the 2023 Diversity & Inclusion All*Star for her volunteer work in the Thrifty Panther. The award is based on “A high school senior dedicated to advocating for those facing racism, bias, and […]

Andrea “Behbeh” Cooke receives William “Buster” Mitchell Educator of the Year Award Reposted from Salamanca City Central School District FB Page Buster Mitchell, a Mohawk from Akwesasne, was instrumental in the founding of NAIEA/NY. An elementary teacher for 12 years, Buster furthered his graduate education to become of the first Native American principals in New […]