High Speed Internet From DFT Communications Submitted by Anthony Giacobbe When can you sign up?Construction of this extensive fiber network in the Seneca Nation Cattaraugus territory is underway, and service will be rolled out on a neighborhood by neighborhood basis. We expect service to be ready in some neighborhoods by Fall 2021. You can view […]
October 15 2021 Issue
Happy Halloween! Upcoming EVENTS
Have a safe & happy Halloween. Below you’ll find various contests, celebrations and trunk & treat events taking place over the next two weeks. If anyone or any department would like to include their Halloween festivities/flyers/announcements to this post, call the Allegany Newsletter office at 716-945-1790, ext. 3030 or ext. 3029 or email sninews@sni.org.
AOA Elders Corner: Preparing for Winter
Submitted by Melissa Shaw, Outreach Coordinator – SNI Area Office for the Aging Fall is a beautiful time of year, but seasons change quickly! We want to make sure that our Elders are prepared for winter and aware of the services available to help them stay safe. Snow Plowing During the winter months the Seneca […]
“OUT of the DARKNESS” Walk
Helping to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Seneca Media On Saturday, September 25, 2021, Native Connections held an “OUT of the DARKNESS” walk to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Jackie John was a guest speaker to relay her experience and share her healing process […]
‘Water is Life’ mural by Seneca artist installed on the Genesee
G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) recently unveiled a mural overlooking the Genesee River in downtown Rochester. Titled “Water is Life,” the piece depicts the Haudenosaunee Creation Story and overlooks the Genesee River rochestercitynewspaper.com | September 29, 2021 Photo: Artist Peter Jemison stands in front of his “Water is Life” mural, which was installed on […]
Ja:goh John Waterman, Jr.,
Newest Gowanda Central School Board of Education Member Repost from GCSD Facebook page Let’s give a warm welcome to JOHN Y. WATERMAN JR., the newest member of the Board of Education of Gowanda Central School District. Mr. Waterman, who is a 1992 graduate of GCS, was sworn in Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the start […]
Ja:goh Cashis Montour!
Gowanda Middle School Elects Student Leaders Repost from GCSD Facebook page Congratulations to the following Panthers on being named Student Council officers at Gowanda Middle School for the 2021-2022 academic year: • CASHIS MONTOUR is PRESIDENT• ALAYNA FISH is VICE PRESIDENT• ISABELLE GRAHAM is TREASURER• BELLA MAINES is SECRETARY Way to go!
Opening Night of Ga’nigöi:yoh: G. Peter Jemison, a retrospective
at K Art – October 22nd https://www.thek.art/g-peter-jemison The illustrious career of G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) spans decades across a wide swath of diverse accomplishments with an immeasurable worldwide impact. Jemison has explored various topics through his art, from creating political works that portray contemporary social commentary to those that reflect his relationship with […]
West Seneca Historical Society unveils marker commemorating the legend of Kau-Qua-Tau
wivb.com | September 26, 2021 WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — West Seneca’s Historical Society is honoring a legendary figure in the town’s history. Officials unveiled a marker in honor of Kau-Qua-Tau. The Seneca medicine woman was executed for witchcraft in the 1820s. The marker is placed at lower Lower Ebenezer Cemetery where it’s believed Kau-Qua-Tau […]
Annual Fire Prevention Week
2021 Campaign: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety Photos by Seneca Media | Campaign info: nfpa.org In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2021; Seneca Fire Cattaraugus Territory held a fire drill with ECLC. The children were able to meet “Sparky” and have a fire apparatus tour. Remember to change your smoke alarm batteries, […]