June 27, 2025 issue
June 4, 2025 | By Noelle E.C. Evans | wxxinews.org Pictured above: Oral historian Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnel, left, stands with Seneca elder Elliott Tallchief. More than half a century after the Thomas Indian School closed, local remaining Native American survivors of the institution are telling their stories as part of a national oral history project. The […]
We have been busy the last few months. We have some fascinating family presentations for the rest of the year. At our May meeting, we interviewed three elders from the Cattaraugus Territory: Maria Corwin, Joyce (Maybee) Gates and Jean (Parker) Jemison. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed hearing their stories of their life growing up, going to school […]
May 30, 2025 | Repost from The Buffalo History Museum FB page & Forest Lawn FB page Ely S. Parker Commemoration Ceremony at Forest Lawn CemeteryMay 30, 2025 | Repost from The Buffalo History Museum FB page & Forest Lawn FB page On the morning of May 30, 2025, Buffalo History Museum Executive Director Melissa […]
June 13, 2025 | Repost from spectrumlocalnews.com The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University has launched a new exhibit exploring the horrific history of Native American boarding schools that were unknown to most until a few years ago. “This exhibition is about community, told by community, and supported by community.” Through paintings, ceramics, photographs, digital […]
School Life: 1961-1962Grade Four-Five – Allegany Indian School Submitted by Win Bowen The pictured posted below was brought in by Win Bowen of the Allegany Territory, complete with photo identification. It is of grades 4-5, 1961-1962, at the Allegany Indian School. Who remembers this time, back in 1961-1962? Check it out! Nya:wëh, Win for sharing […]
June 18, 2025 | Repost from Iroquois Post 1587 FB Page On June 4, 2025, Iroquois Post 1587 American Legion color guard, took part in Grand entry, representing the Seneca Nation and Veterans during a series of reenactment events in recognition of a historical meeting between Chief Red Jacket and General Lafayette in Buffalo, NY, […]
June 2, 2025 | By Mathew Adams | Repost from 607newsnow.com ITHACA, NY – Big Red researchers will set out to solve the “Seneca Drums” mystery. Cornell University and SUNY ESF have received nearly $13,000 in state funding to study holes found at the bottom of Seneca Lake. They’re trying to determine if the release […]
Repost from Salamanca Warrior Athletics We are proud to announce that Mikaela Tennity of Salamanca High School has been named the first-ever recipient of the Buffalo Women’s Lacrosse Officials Association 2025 Player Character Award! This prestigious honor recognizes a player who exemplifies outstanding character, sportsmanship, leadership, and dedication to the game—and Mikaela is the perfect […]
Repost from Salamanca Warrior Athletics Ja:göh to Maddox Isaac and Salamanca Warriors Athletes! Maddox Has had an amazing carreer at Salamanca and is the most winningest Warrior in Salamanca Athletics History! Ja:göh Maddox and good luck in all your future endeavors! As we wrap up another incredible year of athletics, we are thrilled to announce […]
Seneca Allegany Elder Center & Wini Kettle Senior Center (Cattaraugus) Submitted by Stephanie John & Beth Lay Stop down to the Seneca Allegany Senior Center or the Wini Kettle Senior Center and enjoy daily activities throughout the month of July. For more information call Stephanie at (716) 945-8990 (for Allegany) OR (716) 532-5777 for Cattaraugus. […]