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Two amazing women acknowledged for their outstanding achievements!

Ja:goh Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety and Michelle Redeye On June 6th 2021, Council acknowledged Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety (Seneca- Beaver Clan, Cattaraugus) and Michelle Redeye (Seneca- Turtle Clan, Cattaraugus), for their outstanding achievements and were presented with embroidered Pendleton blankets. Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety is a 2021 Tewaaraton Scholarship Recipient, she will be attending Alfred University to major in Chemistry and […]

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Restoring the Seneca Nation’s history

Reprinted from Indian Country Today. June 3rd, 2021. We speak with the Seneca Nation about a peace medal given by President George Washington that is being returned. Some quotes from today’s show.Matthew B. Pagels: “Well, more than a couple of centuries ago Red Jacket negotiated and signed the 1794 treaty of Canandaigua. During that time […]

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Deb Haaland is appointed as US Secretary of the Interior

Submitted By Councillor Tina Abrams Deb Haaland is a 35th generation New Mexican who is an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna, and also has Jemez Pueblo heritage. Council and Executives have supported her throughout her term as US Representative for New Mexico in the 1st Congressional District. She began her term in 2019 […]

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National Women’s History Month

March is “National Women’s History Month” and we have much reason to celebrate. Within the Seneca Nation our society traditionally is matrilineal. In part, this is because our Seneca women are powerful, driven, and dedicated to the betterment of us all. They give life, nurture life, and make decisions based on impacts to future generations. […]

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‘Skilled Union Workers transform your driving experience’ – billboard

‘Skilled Union Workers transform your driving experience’ – billboard on State Thruway that runs through Seneca Nation Territory ‘recognizes quality work’ performed by four Buffalo Building Trades Unions Published January 4, 2021 by WNYLaborToday.com Staff & Local News Services Councillor Eliot Jimerson is interviewed in this article about the new billboard on the Cattaraugus Territory […]