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Housing Complex Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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 […]

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The 30th U.S. EPA – Region 2 Meeting

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 […]

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Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

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. […]

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2nd Annual Ohi:yo’ Art Market

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 […]

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Rez Pet of the Month

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. […]

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Seneca Nation Commemorates Signing of Buffalo Creek Treaty of 1842

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 […]

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Awareness Day

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 […]

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Educational Kiosks Installed at the Onoville Marina

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 […]

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Seneca Nation Skate Parks

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 […]

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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, here’s some words

One of the roots for teacher is: -ajëönya:nih/ajëönyanih (a-stem) Many times words that end in “anih” can be a:nih or anih: Gajëönya:nih – I’m a teacher, I teachSajëönya:nih – you teach, are a teacherHajëönya:nih – male teacherYöjëönya:nih – female teacherWënöjëönyanih – women teachersHënöjëönyanih – male teachers or mixed group of teachers, they teach Another one […]