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Allegany Territory October 7, 1966 – By referendum Seneca women gained the right to hold elected office. In October of 1965 Seneca women petitioned Council for the right to hold office in the Nation’s government. It was just the year before in 1964 that the women gained the right to vote. Of 1,300 eligible voters […]

The Seneca Nation Advocate Program will be accepting applications for the Regular Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefit starting on November 3, 2022. This benefit will run until March 2023 or if the funding runs out, whichever comes first. Also starting on November 3, The Advocate Program will be accepting applications for the […]

Oct 14, 2022 | By Rick Miller | County Reporter | salamancapress.com SALAMANCA — Over the past six months, volunteers have built a replica of a bark-covered longhouse near the Seneca National Museum and Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center. The longhouse was the center of life for Seneca families and its clans for centuries, said Dr. Joe […]

The Seneca Nation Education Department hosted an Elementary Youth Summit at the ECLC. It was an educational and fun-filled day. Students participated in Behavioral Health classes, that helped them better understand what forms bullying can take, and how to address them. The students had a real treat, as we walked to the fish hatchery, where […]

What’s happening around the territories? Posted in this issue you’ll find upcoming events, educational opportunities, happenings at the CCC, and much more! Cattaraugus Territory Large Item Drop-Off TERC YES – After School Employment Winter Art Market CCC Ball Hockey League Gasdo:wa’ Making Class Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser Holiday Loan Special – SNI Federal Credit Union

2022 and 2023 CONSOLIDATED SECTION 5311 APPLICATION PROGRAM APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSENECA NATION OF INDIANSSENECA TRANSIT SYSTEM Public notice is hereby made that the Seneca Nation of Indians is applying for federal financial assistance to provide public transportation service, known as the Seneca Transit System, as follows: The Seneca Transit System intends to […]

SALC students colored boy/girl tree tags for each of the children who made a wish for a gift this Christmas season from Tim Jackson, Managing Member at Envision Properties, LLC. Tim helps with the Pay It Forward Christmas Trees that all around the community in December. “Seneca Arts and Learning Center (SALC) was honored to […]

SNI HR hosted the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk/run” on Cattaraugus & Allegany Territories. Door prizes and a “Best Dressed” prize were given. The participants were treated to a light luncheon upon finishing the walk/run. Cattaraugus: door prize winners – Gail Kennedy & Lorelei Waterman. Allegany: door prize winners – Dennis Marrietta, Tina […]

Everyone had such a great time making these Halloween Wreaths. Stop out and join us for Kids Movie Day @ the Catt. Library! Saturday, November 5th at 10 a.m. We will be showing the movie “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” Popcorn, drinks & snacks provided! Call 716.532.9449 for more info.

ECLC, Gowanda Elementary, Little Love Bugs Daycare and Silver Creek Central School District partnered with Seneca Fire Cattaraugus to hold fire prevention week. The children were able to experience a fire drill, the inside of the fire trucks and ambulance, after which they got to meet Sparky.