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The Elder & Youth Social & Dinner, hosted by President Armstrong and Treasurer Pagels’ Offices, was held on November 16th at the Steamburg Community Center. The traditional meal included roast deer meat, fried walleye, mashed potatoes, white beans, corn and corn soup. Wild game was provided by William Abrams, Sr. and served by the President’s […]

Submitted by Tonya White, Administrative Assistant, SINM The Seneca Iroquois National Museum is asking the public for any original pieces of Carson Waterman art work to be put on loan for an upcoming exhibit. We are also asking for community members to send in Carson’s jokes, stories, memories & photos of original prints to be […]

November 15, 2022 | By Angelea Preston | wbfo.org “Even when I introduce myself at campus events, I will do the introduction in Seneca and I kind of explain what it means and try to put it into context in whatever given situation it is.” That’s Dr. Lori Quigley, Interim President at Medaille College and […]

What’s happening around the territories? Posted in this issue you’ll find upcoming events, educational opportunities, and much more! Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser CCC Adult Basketball League 1st Holiday Basketball Tournament – Men’s & Women’s Divisions H.E.R.O. Holiday Party Gakwi:yo:h Farms Winter Market Talking & Healing Circle w/Christina Porter ACC Christmas Floral Arrangement Craft Night Reminder: Adult […]

Next IEC Monthly Meeting: Cattaraugus Territory When: December 8, 2022Where: William Seneca Building, Council ChambersTime: 1:00pm In accordance with IEC Law Section 2.8a. The Commission shall meet at least monthly upon one week public notice. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to Nation members only, provided, that non-members who have business before the Commission or whose […]

Seneca Media Many tribes and Nations, including the Seneca, consider food to be central to community. Our ancestors developed cuisine based on the indigenous plants and animals of the region, including wild game and the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash. An ingenious development in agriculture, the planting of the Three Sisters was deliberate; all […]

(He/Him, Seneca Descent, French, Irish). Brett is currently employed by the Seneca Nation of Indians through the Creatives Rebuild New York- Artist Employment Program. “Nya:wëh Sgënö’-I’m thankful you’re well. Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a deeply profound relationship with music. Like many children, I grew up playing in the school band but it […]

NYATEP is excited to announce our 2022-2023 Workforce Academy for Policy & Advocacy incoming cohort! This year, we will be joined by 28 participants from across New York State representing higher education, Local Workforce Development Boards, community based organizations, government agencies, labor unions and statewide coalitions. Ja:goh Kortney Keyes (Seneca, Wolf clan, Cattaraugus Territory), “Last […]

SN Disability Services Below you’ll find both Allegany and Cattaraugus Territory office flyers . Call for an appointment: for a phone conference, new claims, appeals, retirement and other business. SSI Representatives will be available on the days listed. See your respective territory flyer for additional information. Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Social Security […]

Seneca Nation Archives/Onöhsagwë:de Cultural Center- Allegany Territory 1794, November 11 – The Canandaigua Treaty, a.k.a. Pickering Treaty, was signed by Seneca chiefs Handsome Lake, Little Beard, Half Town, Captain Key, Stinking Fish, Big Sky, Little Billy (a.k.a. Green Grasshopper), Farmer’s Brother, Red Jacket, Heap of Dogs, and Cornplanter. The negotiations and signing took place at […]