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Rez Pet of the Month is a new initiative to the SNI Newsletter to give recognition to our pets who are family too. Allegany and Cattaraugus will have a “Rez Pet of the Month” each month. Submit yours to either Alyssa Coustenis – Allegany Reporter or Norah Stevens – Cattaraugus Reporter @ Alyssa.Coustenis@sni.org or NStevens@sni.org. […]

Treaty restored Seneca lands, affirmed Nation’s sovereignty May 15, 2026 WEST SENECA, N.Y. – Seneca Nation leaders gathered with local officials and neighbors today to commemorate the importance of the Buffalo Creek Treaty of 1842, which forever shaped the history of both the Seneca Nation and Western New York. The treaty restored Seneca possession of […]

May 5th, 2026, was Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Day of awareness. Across the territories, we gathered together in strength and visibility to heal through connection, culture and community. The SNI Human Services Division held a healing space designed for reflection and remembrance, honoring the relatives who never made it home. There was a […]

Just down the road from our Highbanks Campground you will find yourself at the Cattaraugus County Onoville Marina. When you’re here, you can view a collaboration project between Cattaraugus County, Visit Seneca Nation and Seneca Media & Communications Center! Educational kiosks containing the history of the Seneca Nation and the area of the Allegany Reservoir […]

May 15, 2026 | Repost from Gridline Skateparks FB That’s a wrap on our work with the Seneca Nation! We built two new 2,000 sq ft skateparks in two different territories, the Cattaraugus Territory (Irving, NY) and the Allegany Territory (Salamanca, NY). While building any skatepark or obstacle is a privilege, the opportunity to bring […]

One of the roots for teacher is: -ajëönya:nih/ajëönyanih (a-stem) Many times words that end in “anih” can be a:nih or anih: Gajëönya:nih – I’m a teacher, I teachSajëönya:nih – you teach, are a teacherHajëönya:nih – male teacherYöjëönya:nih – female teacherWënöjëönyanih – women teachersHënöjëönyanih – male teachers or mixed group of teachers, they teach Another one […]

Submitted by Nancy Williams, Allegany Education Director Thank you to the Seneca Nation Council for the lovely computer bags! Pictured are the gifts given to the Allegany Education Department for Teacher Appreciation Week which were presented to the staff by Councillor Tina Abrams on behalf of the Council. (Ja:göh Tami Watt, who designed the artwork […]

Submitted by Angie Kennedy, SN DOT Traffic Study Dates: 4/01/26 – 4/29/26 See slides below for more information. If you have QUESTIONS about the Traffic Summary Report, please contact Angie Kennedy, Director of Transportation/STS at 716-945-1790, ext. 3051 or via email at a.kennedy@sni.org.

We are excited to officially announce this year’s Head Staff! So much talent. So much knowledge. So much humor in one group. Powwow weekend is going to be rockin! Make plans to join the head staff and our community for 3 DAYS (YES! 3 DAYS) as we honor our Veterans in the powwow circle. July […]

Formal invitations for the Seneca Nation Allegany Education Department Senior Recognition Dinner to be held Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Yodeler Lodge, Holiday Valley Rd., Ellicottville, NY, have been mailed out! Seniors are allowed to bring up to 2 guests for this special evening as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and their accomplishments. Please […]