June 26, 2026 issue
Big news! We’re excited to announce that the Cattaraugus Transfer Station is officially open! The Seneca Nation Environmental Department celebrated with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 23rd. Executive leaders and staff joined together to celebrate this new chapter. The Transfer Station is a centralized location where community members can safely drop off non-household waste […]
We’re excited to announce a new chapter for our Seneca Elders! On June 23, we celebrated the grand opening of brand-new Elder’s housing units in Steamburg on the Ohi:yo’ Territory with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. These modern homes offer safe, independent living for our elders. This important move allows residents of the 44 Seneca […]
Submitted by the Opioid Response Department The Seneca Nation Opioid Response Department in collaboration with the Erie County Department of Mental Health hosted a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for first responders including members of the Marshalls and Evans PD the week of June 15-19 at the Seneca Cattaraugus Fire Hall. 9 participants (7 […]
SNI Education Department held their annual High School Graduation recognition Banquet for the Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the Cattaraugus Territory Seneca Fire hall. Ja:göh to all the students and the award recipients. Native Success Scholarships:Salana Ferrgusquia – Lake Shore CentralAlijah Williams – Silver Creek CentralCorrina “CC” John – Gowanda CentralFaith […]
Seneca Holdings invites Seneca Nation community members to join us for a stakeholder meeting to hear updates, learn about ongoing initiatives, and ask questions. Our mission is to advance the long-term economic self-sufficiency of the Seneca Nation through transparency, collaboration, and responsible investment. Your voice and perspective help strengthen our work and the path ahead. […]
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 […]
The Countdown Continues. The 35th Annual Marvin “Joe” Curry Seneca Veterans Powwow is less than ONE MONTH AWAY from today! We’re getting closer to everything Powwow weekend has to offer, from fierce competition, to shopping all the vendors, and of course, NDN tacos What are YOU most excited for? Let us know! Visit the Seneca […]