UPCOMING SNI HOLIDAYS
Seneca Nation Birthday: Monday, December 4th, 2023
IN PERSON REGISTRATION UPDATE AS OF OCTOBER 14, 2023 – NUMBER OF MEMBERS THAT NEED TO REGISTER:
Cattaraugus – 498
Allegany – 376
NYS – 298
Out of State – 907
Total: 2140
Not sure if you need to register, please reach out to one of the respective offices listed below. If you are not able to get out and about and need an in-person registration home visit, we can help you with that, call to set up an appointment.
If your department has an event you would like the Clerk’s Office to attend for registration purposes, please reach out to the Allegany Clerk’s Office: Mary Ann Dusza at 716-945-1790, ext. 3041 – Maryann.dusza@sni.org or the Cattaraugus Clerk’s Office: Shannon Jackson at 716-532-4900, ext. 5038 – S.jackson@sni.org
Please have your SNI Enrollment # ready when you are visiting or calling the Clerk’s Office.
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.
ALLEGANY CLERK’S OFFICE
Seneca Allegany Administration Building (SAAB)
90 Ohi:yo’ Way
Salamanca, NY 14779 – Allegany Territory
Phone: (716) 945-1790
Email: ClerksOffice@sni.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm AND 2nd Saturday of the month (Regular Session of Council) 8am-12pm
Deed Recorder available: Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-2pm
Allegany Clerk’s Office Staff
Bethany Johnson, Clerk
Mary Ann Dusza, Executive Assistant
Adrianne Cook, Executive Secretary
Sue Case, Enrollment Officer
Kathleen “Yomie” Hill, Enrollment Assistant
Amos Vogle, Administrative Assistant
Emma George, Administrative Assistant
Maura Frazier, Administrative Assistant
Angelique Trinidad, Receptionist
CATTARAUGUS CLERK’S OFFICE
William Seneca Building
12837 Route 438
Irving, NY 14081 – Cattaraugus Territory
Phone: (716)532-4900
Email: ClerksOffice@sni.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm AND 2nd Saturday of the month (Regular Session of Council) 8am-12pm
Deed Recorder available: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Cattaraugus Clerk’s Office Staff
Dana G. Maybee, Deputy Clerk (Notary Public)
Kelly Mohawk, Deeds Recorder
Leslie Cooke, Executive Secretary (Notary Public)
Tammi Stafford, Special Projects (Notary Public)
Shannon Jackson, Administrative Assistant
Lori Waterman, Administrative Assistant
Mya Silverheels, Receptionist
Kayla Huff, Business Compliance Officer (Notary Public)
THE BUFFALO OFFICE
533 Amherst St.
Buffalo, NY 14207
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Phone: (716) 845-6304 or (716) 951-7555
Buffalo Office Staff
Ramona Marion – Director
Stephanie Maybee – Administrative Assistant
Judson Logan – Tutor
THE ERIE OFFICE
2101 Peninsula Drive, Suite #10
Erie, PA 16506
Phone: (814) 823-1942
Contact: Michelle Kozuch
Clerk’s Office available from 10am-2pm on the following days:
• Wednesday, December 20th
ANNUITY CLOTH
Per THE TREATY OF CANANDAIGUA IN 1794, *three (3) yards per person of annuity cloth will be available for pick up anytime in both the Allegany & Cattaraugus Clerk’s Offices. *Amount to be distributed subject to change
- The Seneca Nation signed the Treaty of Canandaigua in 1974 with the newly formed United States of America to recognize Nation Sovereignty and land base.
- The United States Government fulfills its obligations under the Treaty with the Six Nations or the Haudenosaunee by sending each cloth symbolizing peace and friendship. The annuity cloth represents the continuing Government to Government relationship with the United States.
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. All cards expire 10 years from 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 Clerk’s Office
PO Box 231
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 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. If your address is not up-to-date then the latest informational mailings may not be received. A current address is very important for us to better serve you.
- RELEASE OF MINORS TRUST FUND
Minor’s Trust Fund mailed third (3rd) Friday of the month.
Application deadline: 2nd Friday of the month.
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.
Once the first minors check is mailed, the checks are automatically mailed when:
• Applicant has obtained 21 years of age
• Applicant has obtained 24 years of age
SENECA TRANSIT SYSTEM (STS)
The Clerk’s Office has for purchase, Seneca Transit System (STS) bus passes prices are as follows:
STS: Daily passes
• $1.00 (one way)
• $3.00 (all day pass)
• $30.00 (monthly pass)
OLEAN AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM (OATS)
The Clerk’s Office has for purchase, monthly Olean Area Transit System (OATS) bus passes. Daily passes for OATS can be purchased by the driver.
• $30.00 (monthly)
SEEKING INVOCATORS & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE REGULAR & SPECIAL SESSIONS OF COUNCIL
- INVOCATOR: The Seneca Nation Clerk’s Office is seeking Individuals interested in Invocating/Opening with Ganö:nyök for Council each month.
- NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: The Seneca Nation Clerk’s Office is seeking Non-Profit Organizations to serve morning refreshments and lunch during Council each month.
Per Council Resolution R-06-10-23-20 / Increasing amount paid to Non-Profit Organizations serving Council
- Regular Session: $1,500
- Special Session: $750
Allegany contact: (form available online HERE)
Adrianne Cook at Adrianne.cook@sni.org 716-945-1790, ext. 3036
Cattaraugus contact: (form available online HERE)
Leslie Cooke at Leslie.cooke@sni.org, 716-532-4900, ext. 5046
ALLEGANY RESIDENTS’ WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES APPLICATION / TICKET DISTRIBUTION
New Service / Continued Service Requires:
- Tribal ID
- Utility Bill / Lease Agreement in your name
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2023: There has been a new Waste Management Company (Beichner) picking up your trash. Which means you now have a new trash pick up day if you are utilizing the Allegany Clerk’s Office Waste Management Services Application & SN issued trash stickers. (Allegany, Carrollton, Kill Buck, Salamanca & Vandalia Residents). Your new scheduled TRASH & RECYCLING pick up is every Thursday. Please bear with us as we all adjust to this new change.
- If you have Casella containers that need to be picked up please call the Clerk’s Office and let us know so we can get a pick date scheduled with Casella for you.
Please address any complaints/concerns with the Allegany Clerk’s Office (716) 945-1790, so they are able to address them with Beichner. — Do not contact Beichner directly —
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.
