August 28, 2026 issue
Executive Order is ‘the exact opposite of diplomacy’ August 28, 2026 CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – A day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to rename Lake Ontario, Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca is speaking out against the intrusive action, and reminding President Trump of the United States’ historic commitment to […]
Gathering focused on building continued familiarity with Nation, discussing matters of mutual interest August 4, 2026 VICTOR, N.Y. – Elected leaders from the Seneca Nation welcomed federal, state and local elected officials and staff representatives to a portion of the Nation’s ancestral homelands for an afternoon of relationship building and conversation. Seneca Nation President J. […]
Photos by Tami Watt, Newsletter Editor Faithkeepers Montessori Seneca Language Nest would like to send our gratitude to our community for your support, making our 2nd Annual New Moon Festival a success. We held our annual fundraiser, a day of family fun and food, chances to win fantastic auction prizes, live social dance music and […]
July 30, 2026 | Repost from Seneca Holdings This summer, our Seneca Holdings interns have gained hands-on experience across government, healthcare, business, and Native American leadership while bringing fresh ideas, energy, and new perspectives to our team. Today, we celebrate their hard work, growth, and the impact they’re making. We’re proud to support the next […]
The Seneca Nation Advocate Program will be submitting an application for the Fiscal Year 2026 funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Interested persons may review the draft model plan for discussion/comments to be considered for the finalization of the model plan between August 24-28, 2026 at the Cattaraugus and Allegany Advocate […]
Join us for a day of culture and community at the 3rd Annual Gathering of the Seasons Powwow & Smoke Dance Competition! All are welcome! Bring your family and friends to the Seneca Arts & Learning Center on August 22, 2026, for a vibrant cultural experience. For any questions or more information, contact Chelce Finch […]
Venom – Cattaraugus Rez The Cattaraugus Re Pet of the Month is Venom Maracle Geiogamah (she/her). Her owner is Destinee Geiogamah. She was born in 2018, found in the woods behind her grandmas house. Little rez kitty made the big move to Buffalo as a brand new kitten and has been a city kitty ever […]
Submitted by Sarah Williams, Seneca Nation Planning Department The Rez Pet Program was created with one goal in mind: helping pets and the people who love them. We know our community cares deeply about their animals, and we want to make it easier for families to access resources, education, and support close to home. What […]
SNI Department of Transportation Cattaraugus Community MeetingWednesday, August 19, 20265:00pm-6:30pmSaylor Building Allegany Community MeetingTuesday, August 18, 20265:00pm-6:30pmAllegany Community Center MPR SNDOT invites the community to comment on the SNDOT Safety Plan. SNDOT will host a public meeting to provide an overview of the Safety Plan. For more information or questions, email: a.kennedy@sni.org.
The Seneca Nation Newsletter staff attended the Indigenous Media Conference in Portland, Oregon for the first time! We learned, connected, and are revived to continue our dedication to our community. We received encouragement, insight and love from Indigenous journalists from all over Turtle Island. We got to see cultural performances at the opening ceremonies. Staff […]