AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR OUR COMMUNITY

Real Truths is a five-part video series with Mohawk leader, Sakokweniokwas (Thomas R. Porter), that explores how Haudenosaunee teachings and an Indigenous worldview might be applied to the fight against the on-going opioid epidemic and beyond. In Part 5, Sakokweniokwas discusses the need for all peoples to reconnect with natural world to ensure a healthy, grounded, sustainable life for future generations.

Real Truths is a five-part video series with Mohawk leader, Sakokweniokwas (Thomas R. Porter), that explores how Haudenosaunee teachings and an Indigenous worldview might be applied to the fight against the on-going opioid epidemic and beyond. In Part 4, Sakokweniokwas discusses what the healing process from colonization will require.

Real Truths is a five-part video series with Mohawk leader, Sakokweniokwas (Thomas R. Porter), that explores how Haudenosaunee teachings and an Indigenous worldview might be applied to the fight against the on-going opioid epidemic and beyond. In Part 3, Sakokweniokwas discusses colonization and our collective need to understand it - the intent, its legacies, and how we revitalize what was lost as a result.

Real Truths is a five-part video series with Mohawk leader, Sakokweniokwas (Thomas R. Porter), that explores how Haudenosaunee teachings and an Indigenous worldview might be applied to the fight against the on-going opioid epidemic and beyond. In Part 2, Sakokweniokwas discusses the importance of compassion when dealing with a loved one who is struggling with addiction.

Salamanca City Central School District has been 3D printing face masks and shields to help frontline workers fight off COVID-19. Nya:wëh Salamanca City Central School District for helping keep those who fight against this virus everyday healthy.

Real Truths is a five-part video series with Mohawk leader, Sakokweniokwas (Thomas R. Porter), that explores how Haudenosaunee teachings and an Indigenous worldview might be applied to the fight against the on-going opioid epidemic and beyond. In Part 1, Sakokweniokwas discusses the Good Mind and the importance of our teachings - and how an adherence to them might offer people struggling with addiction a set of guidelines to follow to aid in their recovery.

As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues, it is important to stay safe and healthy during this crisis. Enjoy this #ThrowbackThursday with Chandra Maracle! In this video, she demonstrates an easy to follow recipe for cooking tamales from our traditional white corn and why food is important to her.

Cultural Interpreter Breezy Crouse guides you on an engaging tour to see the unique Codetalkers wampum belt and historic Cornplanter pipe tomahawk. She gives an overview of the On the Mother’s Side exhibit, highlighting the matrilineal bird and animal clans, and ends with a look at the traditional and contemporary pottery exhibit. Find out about upcoming virtual tours and collection highlights with Seneca-Iroquois National Museum staff by visiting www.senecamuseum.org or following their page on Facebook or Instagram.

The CIRVFD is dedicated to keep the community safe. They participate in training to keep up to date with different ways to save lives.