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The Seneca Nation Department of Education Cattaraugus announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge that are enrolled in the program. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, […]

Veteran Affairs (VA) claims and benefits assistance now available! Submitted by Millie Fox, Seneca Nation Veterans Department The Seneca Nation Veterans Department is pleased to announce that Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Steve McCord will be available one day per month on each Territory to assist you with your VA claims and benefits. If you would […]

Seneca Nation Disability Services Cattaraugus residents can now call for an appointment for a phone conference for New Claims & Appeals. A SSI Representative will be available on the dates listed below. Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Social Security Administration is on PHONE CALL PROTOCOL. Please feel free to contact our office for details. […]

William Seneca (1926-1984), June 16th is observed as Seneca Nation President’s Day William Seneca, son of Nina T. and Jacob Seneca, resided in the Bucktown area of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Born into a family with 13 children, William spent many years at various schools across the Allegany and Cattaraugus territories. He attended the Indian […]

By James Crane, Digital Media Developer, Allegany Language Department On May 15th, 2025, the Tannenbaum Lodge at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, N.Y. became a place of reconnection, purpose, and hope. The 1st Annual Seneca Language Summit brought together over 60 language teachers, educators, and supporters from across different territories in New York and Canada. The […]

Seneca Nation Higher Education held their annual graduation banquet at Holiday Valley’s Tennenbaum Lodge. Grads were offered words of congratulations and encouragement as they embark on the next step in their journeys. We are all so very proud of you, our future leaders! Ja:göh to our Allegany Graduates!Angela Edmond, Jessi Garlow, Karli Gifford, Allie George, […]

Remembering service members who made the ultimate sacrifice On Memorial Day, Seneca Nation leadership holds a commemorative event to honor our fallen soldiers and their families. Though a somber day, it is important to proudly recognize our brothers and sisters who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We are all a better country and Nation for their […]

Temporary Route and Modified Schedule of the Seneca Transit System Circulator Service Due to Broad Street Closure Effective Date: July 8, 2025 – August 27, 2025 The Seneca Transit System Circulator Route will be temporarily rerouted due to the closure of Broad Street between Hancock and Swan Street in Salamanca, NY. The STS Circulator will […]

Summer has arrived and there is a hot new activity now at the O.C.C.! Next time you visit us, be sure to pick up a Hellbender Activity Guide to learn about our museum residents, Mudkip and Wooper, as well as all their hellbender friends. Upon completion of the guide visitors are encouraged to visit the […]

Join the Seneca Nation Disability Services Department for their upcoming outreach event to take with a representative. For more information, call 716-532-4900, ext. 5151 or ext. 5152. See flyer below for details: