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Jillian John, Allegany TerritoryJillian, also known as Catnip, Furball, Cat, aka Menace to Society is a three-year-old domestic shorthair. Her hobbies include sleeping, eating, and looking out the window. She is quite the escape artist, though she is too chicken to leave the driveway when she gets outside. Her absolute favorite things to do are […]

A Good Day to be Indigenous. Nya:wëh to all who joined us for Heritage Day 2026 here at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center this past Saturday. Shout out to our awesome team and everyone who made it possible. Smoke Dance Contest Winners: Girls (5-12)First: Kenzley JimersonSecond: Brynli BomberryThird: Yaslin Salés Boys (5-12)First: Liam DowdySecond: Randon GeorgeThird: […]

Solomon W. McLane, First Seneca Nation President of 1849 In the first general election on Tuesday, May 1st, 1849, on the Cattaraugus Reservation, Solomon W. McLane was named the first President of the Seneca Nation. He would receive 187 votes out of the 307 men from Allegany and Cattaraugus to vote that day. William Jemerson […]

The 2026 Seneca Language Summit was held at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino in Salamanca, NY from May 26th-27th. Seneca Language Teacher Support and Community Outreach (SLTSCO) brought together Seneca language learners, teachers, speakers, and community members from the Seneca Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Tonawanda Seneca Nation to build […]

The Countdown Continues. The 35th Annual Marvin “Joe” Curry Seneca Veterans Powwow is less than ONE MONTH AWAY from today! We’re getting closer to everything Powwow weekend has to offer, from fierce competition, to shopping all the vendors, and of course, NDN tacos What are YOU most excited for? Let us know! Visit the Seneca […]

SNI Education S.E.A.R.C.H Program The Seneca Nation Department of Education Cattaraugus announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge that are enrolled in the program. Children participating in the following programs will be provided free meals: Begin Date: July 6, […]

Repost from Highbanks Campground Facebook Nya:wëh to everyone who joined us at Highbanks for the Disc Golf course ribbon cutting! We’re thrilled to add this exciting feature to your camping experience. The 18-hole course, designed by professional disc golfer and course designer Avery Jenkins (http://www.averyjenkins.net/) and his company, Discmania, with support from the Seneca Nation […]

The Rez Pets Program kicked off the summer with a free Dog Food Giveaway on June 1st & 2nd, on the Allegany & Cattaraugus territories. Pet owners were given large bags of nutritious dog food for their fur babies. A total of 473 bags of dog food were given out in Cattaraugus and 480 bags […]

Earlier this month, the Allegany Department of Education celebrated the Class of 2026 at their annual Senior recognition banquet at the Holiday Valley Yodeler Lodge in Ellicottville, NY. At the celebration, special awards were given out to the grads, acknowledging their growth and successes throughout the years. Nya:wëh to the Allegany Department of Education, the […]

Looking to purchase, construct, or renovate commercial property? A Commercial Mortgage Loan from SNIEDC can help bring your business goals to life! The Commercial Mortgage Fund: The Commercial Mortgage Fund is intended to allow our members to purchase, renovate and lever age commercial property on the Seneca Nation Territories. Eligible borrowers are Enrolled members of […]