– Allegany Territory
– Cattaraugus Territory
Attention: As of December 15, 2022, we had 1247 non-registered members.
Below is a breakdown:
Location | Adults | Minors:
Allegany | 103 | 26
Cattaraugus | 172 | 57
Off Territory | 580 | 309
Total: Adutls: 855 | Minors: 392
We had 738 registrations since December 10, 2022.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO STOP IN TO THE CLERK’S OFFICE AND CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION TO BE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP-TO-DATE. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT IN ORDER FOR US TO BETTER SERVE YOU. NYA:WËH!
The Allegany & Cattaraugus Clerk’s Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Buffalo Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
APPROACHING DEADLINE
Please be advised, beginning January 1, 2023:
- Every enrolled member must appear in person unless you appeared in person in 2022, to fulfill your annual registration requirement.
- New enrollments will be required to appear in person during the Monthly Regular Council Session in order to be approved.
If you should have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Clerk’s Office at (716) 532-4900 or (716) 945-1790.
ALLEGANY RESIDENTS’ GARBAGE APPLICATION / TICKET DISTRIBUTION
The Allegany Clerk’s Office will continue to require ID and proof of utility in your name as we continue to update our records, we appreciate your patience as we complete this process. We are aware that some residents have been skipped over once or twice, please address all complaints and concerns so we can touch base with Casella to address the issue. All complaints and concerns can be addressed to Mary Ann Dusza in the Allegany Clerks Office, (716) 945-1790 ext. 3041.
~ Thank You, Allegany Staff
If your department has an event you would like the Clerk’s Office to attend for registration purposes please reach out to Allegany Office: Emily White @ 716-945-1790, ext. 3072 – Emily.White@sni.org or Cattaraugus Office: Ashley Warrior @ 716-532-4900, ext. 5038 – Ashley.Warrior@sni.org.
BUFFALO CREEK OFFICE REGISTRATION
The Seneca Nation Buffalo Creek Office will be offering the following late days for the registrations to be complete before the end of the year. So the office will be open until 8pm on these days only: December 29th
~ Nya:wëh from the staff at the Buffalo Office!
William Seneca Building – Cattaraugus Territory – (716) 532-4900
Cattaraugus Clerk’s Office Staff
Dana G. Maybee, Deputy Clerk (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
Kayla Huff, Business Compliance Officer (Notary Public)
Shannon Jackson, Receptionist
The Allegany Clerk’s Office would like to welcome Angelique Trinidad, Receptionist!
Seneca Allegany Administration Building – Allegany Territory – (716) 945-1790
Allegany Clerk’s Office Staff
Bethany Johnson, Clerk (Notary Public)
Judy Farmer, Executive Assistant
Charisse Ground, Executive Secretary (Notary Public)
Sue Case, Enrollment Officer
Kathleen “Yomie” Hill, Enrollment Assistant
Mary Ann Dusza, Administrative Assistant
Amos Vogle, Administrative Assistant
Emily White, Administrative Assistant
Trinidad Angelique, Receptionist
The Buffalo Office Staff & Location – (716) 845-6304 or (716) 951-7555
The Buffalo Office works in Conjunction with the Clerk’s Office
Ramona Marion – Director
Stephanie Maybee – Administrative Assistant
Judson Logan – Tutor
Located at 533 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14207
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
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 THE ALLEGANY & CATTARAUGUS CLERK’S OFFICES. **WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE ANNUITY CLOTH HAS BEEN RAISED TO THREE YARDS PER PERSON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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 | $3.50 per card for Elders (60 years of age or older)
CLERK’S OFFICE FORMS
Completed forms must be notarized and can be mailed 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 $7,000 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 forms are available on the web here 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. Mailings are done from time to time and those that have not updated their addresses do not get the latest information that is being sent out. Please help us help you.
- 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 (must be notarized)
• 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 Ganö: nyök 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.
LASTLY:
We are asking parents who recently have or will be having their child(ren) enrolled and wish to have their child(s) pictures included in future editions of the SN Newsletter, please email a picture to: J.farmer@sni.org or Dana.Maybee@sni.org
