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February 13, 2025 | By Kellen quigley | oleantimesherald.com JIMERSONTOWN — Project Play Western New York announced the Seneca Nation is one of nine recipients of a 2025 Winter Free Play Series grant award. The Winter Free Play Series marks an expansion of the successful Summer Free Play initiative. The Free Play Series works to […]

Deadline: March 7, 2025 at 12pm EST The Seneca Nation’s Department of Transportation aims to continually improve safety by identifying issues and implementing strategies developed through a Safety Management Plan. The Nation has identified the need to update the 2019 Seneca Nation Transportation Safety Plan. The Safety Plan is a mechanism that is utilized to […]

This February the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center is honored to feature Marilyn Jemison Anderson, 78 as our elder of the month. Marilyn Jemison Anderson is Genyáhdë:h [Turtle Clan] Onöndowa’ga:’ [Seneca Nation; Lit. People of the big hills]. The daughter of Frances Button Jemison and Carlton Jemison, Marilyn is a direct descendant of Mary Jemison and […]

The OCC is thrilled to announce that talented actress, writer, and director Kaniehtiio Horn will be making an appearance at the First Annual Ohi:yo’ Art Market on May 3, 2025! You may recognize Kaniehtiio from her role in the beloved show “Reservation Dogs” as Deer Lady, and on Canadian comedy hit “Letterkenny.” Kaniehtiio grew up […]

Weekly Seneca language classes at the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center are being offered as of Thursday, February 13. Each class will be from 6pm-8pm, and will be instructed by Kelsey Lay from the Allegany Language Department.

Veteran Affairs (VA) claims and benefits assistance now available! Submitted by Millie Fox, Seneca Nation Veterans Department The Seneca Nation Veterans Department is pleased to announce that Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Steve McCord will be available one day per month on each Territory to assist you with your VA claims and benefits. If you would […]

Upcoming Kids Creation Market at Allegany Community Center Join us at the Kid’s Creation Market on Saturday, March 29th from 10am-3pm at the ACC, where young entrepreneurs can showcase and sell their unique products! This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to unleash their creativity, learn valuable business skills, and connect with fellow young makers. […]

The Seneca Nation Disability Services Department will be in your area once a month to assist with any services you may be eligible for! We will be at the steamburg community center located at 1220 central rd., Frewsburg. (Steamburg) From 10 am-2 pm every 4th Wednesday of the month. Upcoming dates include: 2/26/25, 3/19/25, 4/23/25 […]

Seneca Nation Disability Services Cattaraugus residents can now call for an appointment for a phone conference for New Claims & Appeals. A SSI Representative will be available on the dates listed below. Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Social Security Administration is on PHONE CALL PROTOCOL. Please feel free to contact our office for details. […]

I have a request on behalf of the Seneca Nation Archives regarding the collection of newspaper clippings/articles that pertain to the Cattaraugus Territory/Seneca Nation. Here at the Archives, possibly because it is located at Allegany, we have more access to news clippings that pertain to the Nation/Allegany Territory. We have a serious lack of clippings […]