Community News

Upcoming Event at The Rockwell Museum

Repost from The Rockwell Museum Explore contemporary Native art with Hayden Haynes (Seneca Nation, Deer Clan) as he shares insights into his antler-carving practice grounded in community traditions, cultural knowledge, and storytelling. Haynes will discuss the origins, inspiration, and evolution of his craft, as well as the symbolism embedded in his work, including his “Pretendians” […]

Community News

Rez Kidz Closet (RKC) is a Community Thrift Pop Up

Hosted by the Stevens Sisters Friends, family, and other community members. We look to collect “NOTHING LESS THAN ACE” items by community FOR community. KIDS ALWAYS SHOP FOR FREE. Located at the Saylor Building, 12861 NY-438 Irving, New York. *Check their Facebook page: “REZ KIDZ CLOSET” for hours as they are not set hours.

Departments

SALC AFS Bigs & Littles Snowsnake Event at the OCC

Seneca Arts & Learning Center | Repost from SALC FB Wëso Nya:wëh to our friends at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center for hosting our young men from AFS Bigs & Littles for a Snowsnake event during the kids midwinter break. The snowsnake activity was instructed by Al Dowdy & Hiltz Johnny-John from the OCC.

Community News

Ja:göh Leo Kettle

Onöndowa’ga, Hota:yö:nih, Ga’dägësgëö’ Territory who has been named one of the Gowanda Central School District Student Council December 2025 Students of the Month! Students are recognized for their leadership in Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, and Critical Thinking.

Elders

$25 Walmart Gift Card Distribution for Seneca Elders

Monday-Wednesday, March 23rd-25th, 2026 From 10am-2pm Cattaraugus AOA – 28 TIS Dr., Irving Allegany AOA – 3644 Admin. Dr., Salamanca Buffalo Office – 24 Wiley Pl., Buffalo Erie Office – 2101 Peninsula Dr., Erie PA One per household and must sign IN PERSON or provide a WRITTEN DESIGNEE. For more information, please call Patti Brisley, […]

Sports

Ja:göh Noelani “Lani” Cornfield

Onöndowa’ga, Gojoni’ga, Ga’dägësgëö Territory. Lani was presented with a ball signed by various tribal leaders to represent the significance and impact of Native American athletes competing at this level, from Tohono O’odham Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Lani is a University of Arizona Graduate student. She is a Guard (#4) on the Arizona Women’s Basketball […]

Community News

Moccasin Making at Silver Creek Central

Repost from Silver Creek Central School District Seneca 5 students started a project that they will wear at graduation! The Seneca Language Department welcomed Sam Jacobs from the Seneca Nation, who taught the seniors and staff how to make their own moccasins. From measuring and cutting the leather to sewing the pieces together tightly, the […]

Community News

Entrepreneurship 101: Build What You Carry with Lordina John

A 4-Week Virtual Journey + Live Market Activation. This is not just a business class. This is about building something rooted. Something intentional. Something that reflects who you are — and who you serve. Over four weeks, we will move from idea to activation:• Root the Vision• Build the Structure• Tell the Story• Sustain & […]