Community News

Jassmine Thornton gets Shout-out from PEO Soldier During NAHM

Program Executive Office Soldier November 07, 2022 | Repost from PEO Soldier Facebook Page | www.peosoldier.army.mil #MotivationMonday: Today, more than 9,000 Soldiers of American Indian or Alaska Native descent serve in our Army. They are valued members of the Army team who continue a long legacy of professionalism and selfless service. Image: Staff Sgt. Jassmine […]

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Marcus Abrams Takes Job at Hanscom Air Force Base

November 8, 2022 | scott.af.mil 1st Lt. Marcus Abrams grew up on the Allegany Indian Reservation in western New York until lacrosse and a desire to serve his country brought him to the Air Force. He is a member of the Mohawk of the Haudenosaunee, which is parent to six tribes or territories—often referred to […]

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Cancer Support Group Ideas Needed!

Tell Us What You Think The Indigenous and Rural Patient Navigation Program (IRPNP) at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center understands the importance of sharing and caring when faced with major health experiences. With this in mind, IRPNP is seeking feedback on the interest of developing cancer support groups that best meet the community needs. These […]

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Native Outreach Day at UB

Lake Shore Schools Native American Program FB Native Outreach Day was held on November 4th at UB, hosted by the Indigenous Studies program. Students from all over Western New York learned about admissions, programs/majors, heard from current Indigenous students and faculty, went on a tour, and were treated to an excellent breakfast and lunch!

Elders

Upcoming Elders Holiday Party!

To be held at the Seneca Allegany Casino! Save the Date: December 14th, 2022. RSVP BY DECEMBER 2, 2022! Please call AOA at 716.532.5777, ext. 5500 Join us from 11am-3pm at the Seneca Allegany Casino for a delicious meal, fun and games, and great company! Bring a guest. See flyer below for details:

Elders

Upcoming Seneca Elder Events

Submitted by Irma Cortes A Boy Band Christmas: Friday, December 9th at 8 p.m., held at Seneca Niagara Event Center A Boy Band Christmas: Saturday, December 10th at 8 p.m., held at Seneca Allegany Event Center Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins: exact date TBD either December 17th or 18th at Highmark Stadium (Ticket Lottery) Trans […]

Sports

Allegany Arrows Minor Lacrosse Banquet

The Allegany Arrows Minor Lacrosse League would like to say Nya:wëh to everyone who came out to support and enjoy this year’s Banquet that was held Saturday, November 12th at the ACC. Reminder: This year’s gifts (Arrows Jackets) were available for pick-up last Friday at the ACC. If you missed it and still need to […]

Sports

Buffalo Sabres NAHM

Discounted tickets available here: https://fevo.me/nahnseneca22 The Buffalo Sabres are celebrating Native American Heritage Month at their December 4, 2022 game. Puck drops at 7pm! See announcement below for details:

Sports

Zed Williams Wants Indigenous Kids to Fall in Love with Lacrosse

November 9, 2022 | By Adam Levi | nll.com Indigenous youth face significant hurdles. Few go on to achieve what NLL Champion Zed Williams has. He wants that to change. According to numerous studies over the last ten years, Indigenous youth face educational, socio-economic, suicide, loss of cultural identity, and substance-abuse issues at higher rates […]