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October Rez Pets of the Month

Coolio – Cattaraugus Rez Rez pets can come in all shapes and sizes in Cattaraugus. Coolio is a backyard rez chicken to the Hill Family. She is a Rhode Island Red straight out of our local Tractor Supply. She is just over a year old and has honestly always made her presence known, which is […]

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Highlights from our 2026 Seneca Fall Festival

It was another great year at the Fall Festival! The incredible showcase of culture and talent at the smoke dance competition was exciting to watch – congratulations to all the winners, Ja:göh to all the talented artists that entered the art show, the Little Misses Fall Fest showcase was an inspiring celebration of our talented […]

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Fall Healing Conference – Harvesting Hope & Healing

The Seneca Nation hosted the Fall Healing Conference at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino on September 23-24, 2026. Five Haudenosaunee experts presented traditional and spiritual ways of healing. Wendy Hill, Samantha Doxtator, Jamie Jacobs, Louis Herne, and Diane Hill gave their insight and at knowledge to all Haudenosaunee participants in soothing and therapeutic environment. […]

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Every Child Matters Remembrance Walks 2026

Every Child Matters Walk, Cattaraugus TerritoryWeso Nya:wëh to everyone who participated, supported, and helped organize the annual Every Child Matters Walk in Cattaraugus. We stand in solidarity with our residential school survivors and honor the children lost to the Indian boarding school system. Walking the grounds of the former Thomas Indian School on the Cattaraugus […]

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Public Safety Announcement

See Something, Say Something The safety of our community is a responsibility we all share. If you see suspicious activity, something that seems out of place, or something that causes concern, please report it. Our community members know their neighborhoods and Territory best. Reporting suspicious activity allows the appropriate personnel to look into the situation […]

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2026-2027 NYS HEAP Vendor Information/Outreach Energy Affordability Program (EAP)

Dear NYS HEAP Vendor, In preparation for the upcoming 2026-2027 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) HEAP Bureau is advising New York households about the Energy Affordability Program (EAP). The Energy Affordability Program (EAP) provides eligible customers with utility bill discounts on their electric or […]

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Ja:göh TERC Graduates!

The Training & Employment Resource Center held its STC Graduation ceremony on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Cattaraugus Seneca Fire Hall. Instructors, TERC Directors, the Seneca Nation First Lady, and the Seneca Nation Allegany TERO Director all shared inspiring words with the graduating class. Congratulations to all the graduates and their families—best wishes on […]

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Social Security Assistance

Seneca Nation Disability Services Cattaraugus residents can now call for an appointment for a phone conference for New Claims & Appeals. SSI Representative Natasha Souter of the Dunkirk Office will be available on the dates listed below. Allegany residents can now call for an appointment for a phone conference for New Claims, Appeals, Retirement & All […]