June 26, 2026 issue
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 […]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held at the Grand Opening of the Newest Premier Housing Complex on the Cattaraugus Territory The Seneca Nation is excited to announce the opening of the newest 2-bedroom 6-plex on the Cattaraugus Territory. These new apartments offer a modern, comfortable space for couples, single individuals, and smaller families with one or two […]
The 30th U.S. EPA – Region 2, Indian Nation Leaders Meeting -&- 12th NYSDEC Indian Nation Leaders Meeting The 30th U.S. EPA – Region 2, Indian Nation Leaders Meeting -&- 12th NYSDEC Indian Nation Leaders Meeting was held on May 12-14, 2026, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, hosted by The Seneca Nation, Environmental […]
The 2026 Memorial Day ceremony, held at the Seneca Allegany Administration Building on Monday, May 25th, brought our community together to remember all the brave men and women warriors who have served with honor. The Iroquois Post 1587 lead the service with the ceremonial tolling of the bells, giving special recognition to Onöndowa’ga:’ service members. […]
Repost from Seneca-Iroquois National Museum FB This year’s Ohi:yo’ Art Market would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff, volunteers, our gracious hosts, the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, and of course our sponsors. Nya:wëh for your continued support and commitment to uplifting Native and Indigenous Art. • The Seneca Nation• Seneca […]
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 […]