Speech of Lee M. Redeye, Seneca Attorney, Delivered at The Ceremonial Courthouse in Buffalo, NY For The Posthumous Bar Admission of Ely Samuel Parker November 14, 2025 | Buffalo, NY Good morning, honorable judges of the Fourth Department. My name is Lee M Redeye, and I stand before you today in support of the Application […]
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Bison Transfer
Lehigh Valley Zoo, Wildlife Restoration Foundation, Seneca Nation Transfer Bison for Conservation and Cultural Revitalization 4 Bison Bulls Successfully Relocated to Seneca Nation to Help Restore Grassland Ecosystems and Native Food Sovereignty November 21, 2025 Lehigh, PA – Lehigh Valley Zoo (LV Zoo), Wildlife Restoration Foundation (WRF), and Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI) have successfully […]
Greater Rochester Chamber News
Greater Rochester Chamber Hosts Reception for Leaders of the Nation & Business and Community Leaders from Greater ROC November 14, 2025 | Repost from Greater Rochester Chamber This evening, Greater Rochester Chamber hosted a reception between President JC Seneca and other Seneca Nation of Indians leadership and business and community leaders from hashtag#GreaterROC. We’re proud […]
White Corn Braiding at the OCC with Women’s Ceremonial
The Women’s Ceremonial Department hosted a corn braiding workshop last week, bringing the community together to preserve and celebrate our sacred White Corn while learning its traditional and medicinal uses. With corn provided by the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum, the class offered a welcoming, hands-on space for cultural learning and connection. Tuscarora people have maintained their […]
Deadiwënöhsnye’s Gëjóhgwa’ Adult Immersion Program Graduation Ceremony
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, On October 30th, 2025, Deadiwënöhsnye’s Gëjóhgwa’ staff, Executives, family and friends gathered to celebrate and acknowledge the following in a Graduation ceremony as they’ve completed two years of study within the Deadiwënöhsnye’s Gëjóhgwa’ Adult Immersion Program; • Holly Weston – Yenyahdë:h (She is Turtle clan)• Sabryna Stevens – Gota:yö:nih (She is Wolf clan)• […]
Seneca Nation Providing Support for Seneca Families, Individuals Impacted by Federal Government Shutdown
Resources available for those in need of food security, heating assistance; Food donations being accepted CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is stepping forward to support Seneca individuals and families who rely on important benefit programs that are being impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. “The Seneca Nation will do everything we […]
Seneca Nation Calls Out Salamanca Police Chief, Cattaraugus County DA for Contemplating Hostility Toward Seneca Nation
Comments undermine Nation’s efforts to combat drug trafficking on Nation Territories October 31, 2025 Allegany Territory, Salamanca, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is demanding action from City of Salamanca officials in light of a recent exchange between the City’s Police Chief and the Cattaraugus County District Attorney which contemplates hostility, and even criminal charges, against […]
1,000 Lake Sturgeon Stocked into Cattaraugus Creek
November 4, 2025 | Repost from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation FB On October 15th DEC, in partnership with the Seneca Nation of Indians and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, stocked 1,000 eight-inch lake sturgeon into Cattaraugus Creek for the first time!This stocking represents the first step of a 25-year plan to reestablish a […]
Upcoming Events at the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center (OCC)
Join us for a captivating day immersed in traditional Seneca culture! Brennen Johns will lead a follow-up demonstration, exploring the art of Haudenosaunee pottery and clay pot cooking. **CALLING ALL INDIGENOUS VENDORS** The Onöhsagwë’de’ Cultural Center/Seneca-Iroquois National Museum is holding Small Business Saturdays during the month of December. If you are looking to set up […]
Seneca Nation October 2025 Employees of the Month
Ja:göh Brant Jackson & Tammi Stafford! Congratulations to the October 2025 Seneca Nation Employees’ of the Month Brant Jackson, Conservation Officer, Fish and Wildlife, Allegany Territory and Tammi Stafford, Special Projects Facilitator, Clerks Office, Cattaraugus Territory. Brant and Tammi were chosen based on their ability to go above and beyond each and every day while […]










