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Courtesy of the SINM This year we celebrate the 50th Annual Seneca Nation, Cattaraugus Fall Festival, a tradition that began in 1975 when community members gathered to envision a fair that would celebrate Seneca culture and bring people together. Inspired by the historic Indian Fairs that began in 1860, the Fall Festival was created to […]

On August 28th, two staff members from United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-NY) office visited the Cattaraugus Territory to meet with leadership and discuss the Seneca Nation’s federal legislation initiatives. President Seneca and several members of the Council met with Mitchell Lee, Legislative Assistant, and Courtney Ball, WNY Regional Director and Director for Special Projects, […]

Cattaraugus Territory By Norah Stevens, Catt. Newsletter Reporter On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the Cattaraugus Seneca Strong held an open house to showcase their new location at 86 Iroquois Drive, Irving, NY 14081. This is located behind the Seneca Nation Housing Authority Laundromat. Attending the open house, we had the opportunity to speak with Dawn […]

Photos courtesy of cattco.gov Pictured above: Cattaraugus Planning Board Members: Terry Hahn, Mike Zaprowski, Paul Mager, Tina Abrams, Mark Smith, Al Ormond, and Jim Valent ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – Seneca Nation Councilor Tina Abrams was recently recognized for her outstanding community leadership when she was presented the Brooks Patterson Community Leadership Award by the […]

Tuesday, September 23, 2025From 4:30pm-7:00pm at the Cattaraugus Community Center There will be Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, a Complimentary Dinner (while supplies last) & so much more!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Allegany Territory DPW What’s available: 2 2017 FORD Phoenix Cutaway Buses 2 2020 FORD Phoenix Cutaway Buses All items sold as-is Buses can be viewed and bids accepted on site from 8am-2pm on October 1st at SNI DPW Accepting Cash, Check or Credit Card For more information: (716) 945-1790, ext. […]

The Allegany Language Department is now Seneca Language Teacher Support and Community Outreach (SLTSCO). We are excited to continue serving the Seneca language learning and teaching community. SLTSCO Mission: To provide Seneca language access to the community and professional learning opportunities, including certification support, to Seneca language instructors. Staff: Director of Seneca Language Teacher Support […]

Submitted by Tracy Pacini Highbanks Campground received a new sign recently. The sign was constructed and installed by the STC (Seneca Training Center). Special shout-out to Arliss Clark, STC trainee, who created all the artwork on the sign. Ja:göh!

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy We want to hear from you! The Community Planning and Development Department has completed the updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) – a roadmap for how we can grow stronger together. This plan is an important step in securing funding from the EconomicDevelopment Administration (EDA) and other sources, helping us invest […]

On this International Overdose Awareness Day (Sunday, August 3st), we hope you had a chance to come together to honor those we’ve lost and support the fight against stigma. Light a candle, wear purple, and share your stories! Every voice matters in raising awareness. Together, we can create hope and healing! Thursday evening, August 28th, […]