Due to the delay in opening, EPD will have one last Large Item Drop-off for the Cattaraugus Territory. The date and location (it is not possible to have it as the usual large item drop-off location due to transfer station construction) are being finalized. Another flyer will be sent out once the location and date […]
September 13 2024 Issue
Nya:wëh to Kathleen “Reddie” Parker
The Seneca Nation Library Cattaraugus Branch and staff wishes to extent a sincere Nya:wëh to Kathleen “Reddie” Parker for her generous donation of Native American books, games, & area rug. Happy birthday “Reddie”!!
Community Callout for Upcoming Exhibit
at the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center We are now accepting inquiries from community members who would like to showcase their family heirlooms for an upcoming community exhibit “Ögwaiwánöhgöh óíwagwe:göh niyögwawëh ga:wajiyä:de’: We Cherish our Traditional Family Belongings”. Throughout this process participating community members will learn about museum object care in order to preserve family keepsakes […]
Beaded Bird Class
Taught by Mary Jacobs Stop on down to the “Sully” October 3rd-30th from 6pm-8pm for Mary’s Beaded Bird Class. The class size is limited to 10, so register today! All supplies will be provided. To register, call Sam Jacobs at 716-532-8162.
Residential Generator Program
You’ve still got plenty of time to get your applications in for the Residential Generator program. Deadlines have been extended to September 30th.
Seneca Strong Hosts Healing Night
In honor of Overdose Awareness Month, held annually in August, the Allegany Prevention and Seneca Strong Departments hosted a Night of Healing event on August 31st. Community members came and made cornhusk remembrance flowers, and shared their stories with one another. The night ended with an inspiring candle light vigil.
Native Connections End of Summer Social
Nya:wëh to all who participated at the Seneca Native Connections Cattaraugus Prevention Unit’s End of Summer Social held at the Cattaraugus Clubhouse/Saylor Building. Community members were invited to enjoy food, social dancing, and door prizes. A wonderful time was had by all! Special shout-outs to the Newtown Singers who provided the awesome singing. Please keep […]
NOAA Indigenous Communities Awards
NOAA Announces Indigenous Communities Awards Under the Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program September 2024 | sanctuaries.noaa.gov The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded $255,973 in funding for three projects that will engage Indigenous youth in meaningful place-based watershed educational experiences through the Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) […]
St. Bonaventure, Seneca Nation Receive National Endowment for the Humanities awards
September 5, 2024 | By Bob Clark | oleantimesherald.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded several grants to area institutions and groups seeking to document and preserve information. The awards, made in August by the independent federal agency, included four grants in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties: A $64,710 Media Projects […]
Highbanks to Open Professional Disc Golf Course
Announcement from the Highbanks FaceBook Page We’re excited to announce, we’ve been & currently are working on a Professional Disc Golf Course. We’re so excited to offer another fun, family friendly, recreational activity at a low cost for all ages! Its exciting to offer our guests more options, to add to their experience staying with […]