Opens November 16, 2026 | Public Reception: November 18, 2026, 5-7pm SALAMANCA, NY – The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum, located within the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center presents Between the Basswoods: The Story of Buffalo Creek, on view beginning November 16, 2026. This new permanent exhibit explores the Buffalo Creek territory, impactful Hodínöhšö:nih treaties, and what legacies remain […]
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Notice: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Benefit
Submitted by Kerry Kennedy, Cattaraugus Territory Advocate Program The Seneca Nation Advocate Program will be accepting applications for the Regular Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefit starting on November 2, 2026. This benefit will run until April 2027 or if the funding runs out, whichever comes first. Also starting on November 2, the […]
Seneca Nation Employee and Director of the Year Celebration
Earlier this month, friends, family, and colleagues came together for the annual Seneca Nation Employee and Director of the Year celebration. Employees of the Month spanning October 2025 to September 2026 were invited to share in an afternoon luncheon hosted in their honor, including an exciting chat and autograph session with former Buffalo Sabre and […]
Seneca Nation Canvass Day
Mark your calendars for this year’s Seneca Nation Canvass Day. Join us on Tuesday, November 10 at the Seneca Allegany Administration Building for the Certification of Election Results at 10 a.m. Immediately after, witness history as our Newly Elected Officials are sworn in at 11 a.m. Let’s come together to celebrate leadership, tradition, and the […]
October Rez Pets of the Month
Coolio – Cattaraugus Rez Rez pets can come in all shapes and sizes in Cattaraugus. Coolio is a backyard rez chicken to the Hill Family. She is a Rhode Island Red straight out of our local Tractor Supply. She is just over a year old and has honestly always made her presence known, which is […]
President Seneca Holds Press Event to Address the Seneca Nation One Stop Gas Station in Buffalo, NY
On Thursday, October 1st, we set the record straight, and showed what it means when we say solidarity & sovereignty. President Seneca invited local media to a press event held at Tewksbury Lodge in the Old First Ward, across the street from the future Seneca Nation One Stop gas station. The press event was an […]
Highlights from our 2026 Seneca Fall Festival
It was another great year at the Fall Festival! The incredible showcase of culture and talent at the smoke dance competition was exciting to watch – congratulations to all the winners, Ja:göh to all the talented artists that entered the art show, the Little Misses Fall Fest showcase was an inspiring celebration of our talented […]
Fall Healing Conference – Harvesting Hope & Healing
The Seneca Nation hosted the Fall Healing Conference at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino on September 23-24, 2026. Five Haudenosaunee experts presented traditional and spiritual ways of healing. Wendy Hill, Samantha Doxtator, Jamie Jacobs, Louis Herne, and Diane Hill gave their insight and at knowledge to all Haudenosaunee participants in soothing and therapeutic environment. […]
Every Child Matters Remembrance Walks 2026
Every Child Matters Walk, Cattaraugus TerritoryWeso Nya:wëh to everyone who participated, supported, and helped organize the annual Every Child Matters Walk in Cattaraugus. We stand in solidarity with our residential school survivors and honor the children lost to the Indian boarding school system. Walking the grounds of the former Thomas Indian School on the Cattaraugus […]
Public Safety Announcement
See Something, Say Something The safety of our community is a responsibility we all share. If you see suspicious activity, something that seems out of place, or something that causes concern, please report it. Our community members know their neighborhoods and Territory best. Reporting suspicious activity allows the appropriate personnel to look into the situation […]










