Marta Kettle, Clerk
– Cattaraugus Territory
Bethany Johnson, Deputy Clerk
– Allegany Territory
If your department has an event you would like the Clerks Office to attend please reach out to Allegany Office: Lexus McClune at 716-945-1790, ext. 3072 – Lexus.McClune@sni.org or Cattaraugus Office: Ashley Warrior at 716-532-4900, ext. 5038 – Ashley.Warrior@sni.org.
NOTICE: TO APPROVE RESUMPTION OF IN-PERSON REQUIREMENT FOR ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION
MOTION: by Angela Kennedy, seconded by Joshua Jimerson, that the Seneca Nation Council approves the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Seneca Nation Council has established a general registration requirement for enrolled Nation members to qualify for annuity distribution (CN: R-02-11-17-06); and
WHEREAS, the Seneca Nation Council has also observed a general enrollment appearance requirement for individuals to initially enroll with the Seneca Nation as a member; and
WHEREAS, the Seneca Nation’s Council has since acted on several occasions to waive the in-person enrollment and registration appearance requirements due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Nation’s Council wishes to resume the In-Person appearance requirement for enrollment and registration beginning in January 2023; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Seneca Nation Council hereby waives the In-Person Enrollment Appearance and In-Person Registration Requirement for the remainder of 2022 calendar year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all members who are up to date with their registration requirement will be eligible to mail-in their completed registration for the 2022 calendar year; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the In-Person Enrollment Appearance and the In-Person Registration Requirements will be reinstated beginning January 1, 2023.
ALL IN FAVOR MOTION CARRIED
Both the Allegany and Cattaraugus Clerk’s Office have re-opened our doors with safety protocols in place.
Our hours are Monday through Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
We encourage members to bring their own pen if needed, as a safety precaution.
Please have your SNI Enrollment # ready when you are visiting or calling the Clerk’s Office.
We are happy to announce the Allegany & Cattaraugus Clerk’s Office are now accepting Credit/Debit Cards as a form of payment for ID’s, utility bills, business & fishing licenses, etc.
ANNUITY CLOTH
ANNUITY CLOTH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ANYTIME IN BOTH ALLEGANY & CATTARAUGUS CLERK’S OFFICES. ANNUITY CLOTH HAS BEEN LIMITED TO ONE YARD PER PERSON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
William Seneca Building – Cattaraugus Territory – (716) 532-4900
Cattaraugus Clerk’s Office Staff
Marta Kettle – Clerk
Geraldine Huff, Executive Assistant (Notary Public)
Kelly Mohawk, Deeds Recorder
Leslie Cooke, Executive Secretary (Notary Public)
Tammi Stafford, Administrative Assistant (Notary Public)
Ashley Warrior, Administrative Assistant
Lori Waterman, Administrative Assistant
Dana Maybee, Business Permit Officer
Kayla Huff, Business Compliance Officer
Sarena Seneca, Receptionist
Seneca Allegany Administration Building – Allegany Territory – (716) 945-1790
Allegany Clerk’s Office Staff
Bethany Johnson, Deputy Clerk (Notary Public)
Charisse Ground, Executive Secretary
Sue Case, Enrollment Officer
Kathleen “Yomie” Hill, Enrollment Assistant
Lexus McClune, Administrative Assistant
Amos Vogle, Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth John, Receptionist
The Buffalo Office Staff & Location – (716) 845-6304 or (716) 951-7555
Buffalo Office works in Conjunction with the Clerk’s Office
Ramona Marion – Director
Stephanie Maybee – Administrative Assistant
Judson Logan – Tutor
533 Amherst Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
SN IDENTIFICATION CARDS
In order to update your photo on your Seneca Nation Identification Card, you must appear in person. All cards issued must have a current photo upon issuance.
$7.00 per card
$3.00 per card for Elders (60 yrs. Of age or older)
CLERK’S OFFICE FORMS
Completed forms can be mailed along with a copy of your photo identification as proof of identify if you are unable to obtain a notary to: Seneca Nation of Indians, 90 Ohi:yo’ Way, Salamanca NY 14779. All forms are available online at www.sni.org under Clerk’s Office documents.
• ADDRESSES
Please remember to keep your address current with the Clerk’s Office. This includes changes with custody of minor children or legal guardians (Court orders).
• BURIAL FUND
A Burial fund has been designated to pay for funeral expenses up to $7000 for enrolled members. For additional details, please contact the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT OF ANNUITY AND/OR ELDERS PAYMENTS
If you would like to sign up for Direct Deposit of your Annuity and/or Elders Check, you will have to complete the form. The form is available on the web at www.sni.org under Documents/Clerk’s Office / Direct Deposit forms or at the Clerk’s Office.
• All direct deposit forms MUST have attached a voided check or deposit slip (start-up checks will NOT be accepted).
• Members must be at least 18 years old to sign up for Direct Deposit
• Minors are NOT eligible for Direct Deposit
If you receive direct deposit, it is your responsibility to keep your address updated with the Clerk’s Office.
• RELEASE OF MINORS TRUST FUND
In order to begin receiving Minor Trust Fund disbursements. A member must be at least 18 years old and submit the following documentation:
• Application for Release of Minors Trust
• High School Diploma / GED
• Financial Literacy Certificate (http://seneca.cm3solutions.com)
If you need to obtain a Financial Literacy Certificate please contact the Seneca Nation Education Department for details. Contact Info: Allegany Territory – Seneca Nation Education Department (716) 945-1790, tracy.pacini@sni.org; Cattaraugus Territory – Seneca Nation Education Department (716) 532-3341, barbara.weston@sni.org.
SEEKING INVOCATORS
The Seneca Nation Clerk’s Office is seeking Individuals interested in Invocating/Opening with Gano:nyok for Council each month. Anyone interested for Allegany may contact Charisse Ground at Charisse.ground@sni.org, 716-945-1790 ext. 3036 and for Cattaraugus you may contact Leslie Cooke at Leslie.cooke@sni.org, 716-532-4900, ext. 5046.
Seeking Non-Profit Organizations
The Seneca Nation Clerk’s Office is seeking Non-Profit Organizations to serve refreshments and or dinner during Council each month. Any Organization interested for Allegany may contact Charisse Ground at Charisse.ground@sni.org, 716-945-1790 ext. 3036 and for Cattaraugus you may contact Leslie Cooke at Leslie.cooke@sni.org, 716-532-4900, ext. 5046 to request a form. Forms are also available at the Clerk’s Office. Any questions or can be directed to Charisse Ground or Leslie Cooke.
Due to Covid-19, the in person requirement for enrollment has been temporarily suspended, therefore we are asking parents who recently have or will be having their child(ren) enrolled and wishes to have their child(s) pictures included in future editions of the SN Newsletter, please email a picture to: Kathleen.HIll@sni.org or Bjohnson@sni.org.
We would like to say “Nya:wëh” for your patience and understanding during this time and please watch for updates as this may change unexpectedly. Any changes will be posted online.
