Salamanca Indigenous Parent Committee

09/02/2026

Tonight is the night! Hope everyone had a great summer!
First Indigenous Parent Committee meeting of the SCCSD 2026-2027 School year. Back to it Warriors.

08/10/2026

Dont miss this amazing summer Powwow! Catch the Seneca Youth Dancers (SYD) and the SALC Youth Dancer collaboration during the Dinner Break social!
Also SYDs very own Lydia Isaac and Maverik Jimerson were given the honor of Youth Head Smoke Dancers for the Powwow.

Join us for a day of culture and community at the 3rd Annual Gathering of the Seasons Powwow & Smoke Dance Competition! All are welcome! Bring your family and friends to the Seneca Arts & Learning Center on August 22, 2026, for a vibrant cultural experience. For any questions or more information, contact Chelce Finch at 716-945-5035.

07/13/2026

Support the youth on our territories this summer and come out to the Gathering of the Seasons Powwow at the Seneca Arts & Learning Center

SCCSDs very own Seneca Youth Dancers (SYD) will be hosting the dinner break social dancing.
Lots of great youth and adult dance specials, good food, crafts, and good community feel.

Presented by: SALC and IndigeRoots

Seneca Arts and Learning Center is proud to host our 3rd Annual Gathering of the Seasons Powwow & Smoke Dance Competition in partnership with IndigeRoots.

Come spend the day with us celebrating our traditions through dance, drumming, singing, food, and community. Whether you’re joining us to compete, support a loved one, visit our vendors, or simply experience the celebration, everyone is welcome!

06/01/2026

Wow, what an amazing achievement! Congratulations to the first students at SCCSD to get their NYS Seal of Biliteracy for Seneca and English.

05/13/2026

The Seneca Youth Dancers will be meeting tomorrow, Thursday 5/14 at the Salamanca City Central School District, High School Library from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Info on SYD Suprise dance show feature this weekend and final School Year updates!

You may see some National SYD Team dancers collaborating for a surprise dance show feature at this weekend's Seneca Nation Art Market at the Allegany Casino, Saturday, from 12:00pm-1:00pm. You will hear about our wonderful Title VI Indigenous Education programs and how to join them!

Awesome video below of the NLL Rochester Knighthawks SYD performance made by John Gordnier, a student at the School.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Salamanca School Districts very own Andrea Cooke receiving the RBERN West 2026 Legacy Award! She makes our schools and Communities better every day.

Our very own Andrea Cooke is the 2026 RBERN West Legacy Award recipient. She is a Native American Instructional Coach in the Salamanca City School District and serves on the Native American Curriculum Team.

Andrea has more than 30 years of experience teaching Seneca language and culture. She is known for her dedication to her students and for supporting fellow educators in teaching Indigenous language and culture. Her work helps sustain and honor the traditions and identities of Indigenous communities.

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

Important IPC meeting tonight for the 2026-2027 School year.
-Learn about the Title VI Indigenous Education Formula Grant process, objectives, goals, and activities.
-Let your voice be heard but please come with a solution-based approach to any and all meetings. Nya:wëh!

SCCSD High School LGI
From 5:00pm-6:00pm
Food will be provided

04/07/2026

We’re proud to welcome an incredible lineup of talented individuals and groups to our Native American Heritage Game on Sunday, April 19, as the Knighthawks take on the Georgia Swarm.

Join us as we celebrate the deep Native American roots of lacrosse and honor the enduring influence and cultural legacy of the Six Nations—the foundation of the game we love.

✨ Today we feature…Salamanca Warriors Seneca Youth Dancers!

Come see the Salamanca Warriors Seneca Youth Dancers at the game

For more info on Salamanca Warriors Seneca Youth Dancers: https://www.salamancany.org/

🎟️: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006364CB30A812

03/31/2026

The Public Hearing date is set. Come learn about the Title VI Indigenous Education grant, and process for the 2026-2027 school year!

📢 You’re Invited: Title VI Public Hearing

Join the Salamanca City Central School District and the Indigenous Parent Committee (IPC) for an important community conversation about the Title VI Indigenous Education Formula Grant Program for the 2026–2027 school year.

🗓 Date: April 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Salamanca High School LGI
50 Iroquois Dr, Salamanca, NY

This open forum is an opportunity to:
✨ Learn about current programs, projects, and goals
✨ Share your voice and feedback
✨ Help shape the future of Indigenous education in our district

Your input matters—come be part of the conversation and collaboration!

📞 Questions?
Contact Title VI Project Director Aaron Miller
📱 716-945-2400 Ext. 4947
📧 [email protected]



Salamanca Indigenous Parent Committee