As my term on Council comes to an end, please allow me to briefly express the extreme sense of honor and joy that I have experienced serving as a Nation Councillor for twenty-six years. My time as a Councillor began in 1992 when I was appointed to serve the remaining two years of Barry Snyder’s […]
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USET partners with Vanderbilt University for STEM internship
Submitted by Councillor Tina Abrams USET has partnered with Dr. Julie Hudson & Dr. Billy Hudson since 2013 with the goal of attracting USET youth to this unique, challenging, and valuable STEM experience at Vanderbilt University. In addition to providing USET youth with a great educational opportunity, it also allows USET to establish relations with […]
What She’s Made of 2020 – Women Who Run
Councillor Angie Kennedy will be one of the panelists in this upcoming virtual event WNY Women’s Foundation is thrilled to announce their #WhatShesMadeOf2020 panelists: Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes, NYS Assemblywoman, Councillor Angie Kennedy of the Seneca Nation of Indians, 2018 Erie County Clerk candidate Angela Marinucci, former Williamsville School Board member Toni Vazquez, and Chautauqua County […]
NCAI response to the Washington football team’s commitment to addressing name change
Submitted by Councillor Tina Abrams, NCAI Regional Vice President WASHINGTON, DC | July 3rd- Today, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) welcomed the Washington NFL team’s announcement this morning of its plan to conduct a “thorough review” of the team’s name and mascot, which represents an important breakthrough for Indian Country in its longstanding […]
Logan recognized at Council
Seneca Media On Saturday June 13, 2020, Seneca Nation President Rickey L. Armstrong, Treasurer Matthew Pagels and Council recognized and presented a gift to the 2020 Tewaaraton Scholarship recipient, Yanenowi Logan. Yanenowi Logan is a member of the Deer Clan and a citizen of the Seneca Nation, located in Western New York. She is an […]
Golding addresses Council on Black Lives Matter
By Aaron Golding Nya:wëh Sge:nö, Aaron Golding gya:söh. Agegë’ge:ga:’ hae’gwah. My name is Aaron Golding. I am Beaver Clan. My mother is Antoinette Golding (Blueye). My grandmother is Kathryn Shongo. My grandfather is Ralph Blueye. My father’s name is John Golding. He is non-Native. His mother’s name is Jean Starr and my grandfather is Harold […]
Seneca EMS provides highest level of prehospital care
By Councillor Presley Redeye We are excited to announce the creation of a dedicated emergency medical services team for the Seneca Nation. Seneca EMS was created as a council initiative to offer both Cattaraugus and Allegany territories the highest level of pre hospital care during a medical emergency. Our professionals seek to help people in […]
Behavioral Health Departments continue to offer around the clock services
Submitted by Councillor Arlene Bova Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:goh, “Breathe” and “new normal” are just a few of the new buzz words we are hearing during the Covid-19 pandemic. We all are working through COPING and MAINTAINING. We have all had to cope in order to maintain our activities of daily living. Congrats to you! Do […]
Federal CARES Act establishes $8 billion appropriation for Native Nation governments
Submitted by Councillor Tina Abrams As communities across the United States and around the world dealt with the rapid onset and acceleration of the coronavirus pandemic, leaders looked for ways to provide economic relief to governments, businesses and individuals. As part of this effort, Congress passed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” (CARES […]
Successfully Weathering an Economic Storm
Submitted by Councillor Arlene Bova | Written by Thomas Seneca Due to these uncertain times, I asked Thomas Seneca to provide some financial tips to weather an economic storm. Mr. Seneca previously worked for the Nation as our Financial Education Advisor. Mr. Seneca was more than willing to share ways to prevent a financial crisis. […]