Join us for an educational day of activities on historical Seneca lands Saturday, July 1st, from 10am-5pm at the Caneadea Town Park in Houghton, NY.

Enjoy the many activities planned including a smoke dance exhibition, cultural exhibits, lacrosse exhibition, craft & food vendors and much more!

For more information on vendor options, email Mary Jacobs at mary.jacobs@sni.org.

See flyers below for details:

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Submitted by Agnes Williams

Join the University at Buffalo Department of Indigenous Studies on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 for a night of celebration during The Nature Conservancy’s Voice, Choice & Action Gathering – a global exchange on conservation in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Dinner at 5pm | Social Dance at 6:30pm

Fore more information contact Mariana Velez at vcagathering@tnc.org or (236) 971-0980.

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Join us to celebrate ALL Dads, Uncles, Brother’s, Grandpa’s, Papa’s and all the amazing men we share a paternal bond with at the following events:

• Father’s Day Cookout Event at Steamburg Community Center (June 14th from 5-7pm)
• Father’s Day Lunch at Cattaraugus Library (June 16th starting at 12pm)
• Father’s Day Breakfast at Highbanks Campground (June 17th starting at 9am)
• 3rd Annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament at SN Fish Hatchery (June 18th from 10am-12pm)

Refer to the flyers posted below for details.

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Interested in being a vendor? Contact Lisa George lisa.george@sni.org or call 716-945-1760 x3453.

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Our organization, the Six Nations Agricultural Society, is hosting its 5th Annual Golf fundraiser to benefit the New York State Fair Indian Village. Our event will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club in Lewiston, NY.

The Six Nations Agricultural Society was established in 1924 with the purpose of promoting agriculture throughout the territories of the Haudenosaunee bordering New York State. In 1928 the society began operating the Indian Village at the State Fair. Through Executive Order in 1932, President Roosevelt declared the Indian Village land at the New York State fairgrounds to be reservation land and designated the Onondaga Nation as custodian since the land is in their territory. The purpose of the Village has evolved to include educating the public about Iroquois culture and traditions. We offer a restaurant with Native foods, Native vendors demonstrating and selling their hand-made Native crafts, an 18th century replica bark longhouse with a lecturer, an archery concession, and a lacrosse shoot booth. Our social dance programs performed three times daily is one of the more popular crowd drawers at the New York State Fair.

Visitors from New York State and from all over the world attend the New York State Fair where the Indian Village is a main attraction. The Village’s replica 18th century bark longhouse is our most prominent exhibit. Originally dedicated in 2000 it is now feeling the effects of time and weather and the time has come for its replacement. Funds raised during this event will help us with that goal.

We are offering you the opportunity to participate in our fundraising event by sponsoring at different levels. Your sponsorship will be able to support our Indian Village and make a difference in educating the global public who visit each year. The attached sheets list all the different sponsorship opportunities available. Please complete and return the form with your check. If you have questions, please call or text Gerald Jimerson at 716 264-0256 or email 6nagolf@gmail.com.

Thank you for your assistance with our task of promoting the Iroquois culture, sharing information about the history of our people and the reconstruction of our replica 18th century bark longhouse. One of our members will contact you soon to follow up and answer any questions you may have.

Cordially,
Jordan Smith, President
Six Nation Agricultural Society

Official Flyer, Team Registration Form, Sponsorship Opportunities & Become a Sponsor Form posted below:

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Enjoy Your Day!

(Submitted by Maryann Williams)

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We love you.

From Mommy, GMA, your buddy and family xoxoxo

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Submitted by Stephanie John

Stop down to the Allegany Elder Center and enjoy daily activities throughout the month of June. For more information call Stephanie or Dorsie at (716) 945-8990.

Schedule of events listed below:

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Sign-up sheets for shows will be available 1 MONTH prior to the event. Numbers are turned into the Casino 1 week prior, if you have a change in plans please cancel before then. Please arrive 2 hours prior to show for buffet and no later than 30 minutes prior. Make sure you’re planning to attend when you sign-up as there has been an increase of last-minute cancellations, resulting in a waste of Elder entertainment funds. Nya:wëh!

• 38 Special: Saturday, June 17th. Show starts at 8pm and will be held at Seneca Niagara Event Center.
• Buffalo Bison’s Baseball Game: Saturday, June 17th at Sahlen Field **NEW
• REO Speedwagon: Saturday, June 24th. Show starts at 7pm and will be held at Seneca Allegany Event Center.
• Gary Levox (of Rascal Flatts): Saturday, May 27th at 8pm and will be held at Seneca Niagara Event Center.
• Glady’s Knight: Friday, July 14th. Show starts at 8pm and will be held at Seneca Niagara Events Center.
• The Oak Ridge Boy’s: Saturday, July 22nd. Show starts at 7pm and will be held at Seneca Allegany Event Center.
• Comedian Ken Jeong: Saturday, September 16th. Show starts at 8pm and will be held at Seneca Niagara Event Center.

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