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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 […]

May 5th, 2026, was Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Day of awareness. Across the territories, we gathered together in strength and visibility to heal through connection, culture and community. The SNI Human Services Division held a healing space designed for reflection and remembrance, honoring the relatives who never made it home. There was a […]

Just down the road from our Highbanks Campground you will find yourself at the Cattaraugus County Onoville Marina. When you’re here, you can view a collaboration project between Cattaraugus County, Visit Seneca Nation and Seneca Media & Communications Center! Educational kiosks containing the history of the Seneca Nation and the area of the Allegany Reservoir […]

May 15, 2026 | Repost from Gridline Skateparks FB That’s a wrap on our work with the Seneca Nation! We built two new 2,000 sq ft skateparks in two different territories, the Cattaraugus Territory (Irving, NY) and the Allegany Territory (Salamanca, NY). While building any skatepark or obstacle is a privilege, the opportunity to bring […]

Stay Alert, Stay Safe! You’re invited to a COMMUNITY MEETING about the future of the Four Corners intersection (Route 438 & Versailles Plank Road). Tuesday, May 26, 20265:00 PM – 6:30 PMCattaraugus Community Center, MPR Questions? Email: a.kennedy@sni.org

Provided by the Seneca Nation Environmental Protection Department The Seneca Nation Transfer Station will open in late May 2026 on the Cattaraugus Territory. This new facility will provide a safe and convenient location for community members to dispose of waste and recyclables responsibly. ACCEPTS: Household items, construction debris, tires, mattresses, scrap metal, and electronics. NOT […]

Tour our newly constructed 6-unit one story apartment building! Join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 10am-1pm for a tour of the newly constructed 6-unit one story apartment building, beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath units on Bush Road! • Light refreshments will be provided Location: 1700 Bush Rd., Gowanda, NY 14070

Enjoy some of these highlights from our Spring Healing Conference 2026 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. It was truly a weekend filled with connection, culture, and deep healing. From powerful conversations to shared moments of growth, this gathering reminded us of the strength we hold in community. Nya:wëh to everyone who attended, supported, […]

Submitted by Seneca Energy General Provisions from the Seneca Nation Utilities Department Natural Gas Policies and Procedures. 11-101 PAYMENT OPTIONS (a) Landholders should contact the Utilities Department if they are having difficulty paying their accounts in full on a monthly basis. (b) Any Landholder with an outstanding account balance should contact the Utilities Department directly […]

A cross-collaboration roundtable discussion was held at Seneca Fire on the Cattaraugus Territory last week to discuss the upcoming Journey to Wellness addiction treatment program being developed by the Opioid Response Department. This program is modeled after the City of Buffalo Opioid Court and is a diversion initiative aimed at moving individuals from the criminal […]