Submitted by Patti Brisley, TERC Youth Service Coordinator As we may have seen in the news, lifeguarding is in high demand right now. In fact, the shortage has caused many pools to remain closed for the summer. Fortunately, in a combined effort between TERC, Human Resources, the Allegany Community Center, the Cattaraugus Community Center, Highbanks, […]
Departments
Seneca EMS holds Free Screenings
Photos by Seneca Media On June 22nd, Seneca EMS held a free blood sugar and blood pressure screening at both of the Seneca Fire locations on the Cattaraugus and Allegany territories. Make sure to keep a look out for future screenings!
SN Disability Services – Social Security Assistance
ALLEGANY & CATTARAUGUS TERRITORIES Allegany & Cattaraugus residents can now call for an appointment for a phone conference for new claims, appeals, retirement & all other business. A SSI Rep. will be available on the following dates: Allegany TerritoryJuly 21, 2021August 18, 2021From 9am-3pm Cattaraugus TerritoryJuly 28, 2021August 25, 2021From 9am-3pm Due to the COVID-19 […]
#SenecasStaySafe
The CDC has advised that fully vaccinated people can resume normal activities without wearing masks or physically distancing in most situations. But that doesn’t mean everyone should put aside their face masks just yet, unvaccinated people still should wear masks indoors and where physical distancing isn’t possible. Masking in certain businesses, events, and locations may […]
Youth Fishing Tourney
Fish & Wildlife Host Youth Fishing Tournament at Hatchery By Tami Watt, Editor The Seneca Nation Fish and Wildlife crew held their youth fishing tournament at their hatchery site in Redhouse, NY. Sixty-eight youth came eager to fish the hatchery pond on Saturday, June 19th. Fish and Wildlife Officers stocked the pond with walleye, channel […]
Climate Change
Indigenous communities taking the lead on climate change adaptation Submitted by Climate Change Task Force The effects of climate change have been ramping up for decades. We are currently seeing this as: a steadily warming planet, severe and unpredictable weather events, droughts and wildfires, and rising sea levels. While these changes affect the entire planet, […]
Update on Gypsy Moths
Submitted by Seneca Nation Environmental Protection Department The Environmental Protection Department has seen a recent uptick in messages about gypsy moths, so we would like to give the community an update and provide some useful information. Aerial spraying for these invasive pests has been conducted in the past, but will not occur this season. Due […]
Cattaraugus Territory Class of 2021 High School Graduates
Photos by Seneca Media On Friday, June 4, 2021 the Seneca Nation Education Department – Cattaraugus hosted the annual High School Graduate Recognition event to honor the Class of 2021. The in-person event was held at the CCC and included graduates from our local tri-district schools – Gowanda, Lake Shore and Silver Creek, as well […]
Allegany Territory Class of 2021 High School Graduates
Photos by Seneca Media On Thursday, June 11, 2021, the Allegany Seneca Nation Education Department, along with Nation executives held a ceremony and drive-thru dinner for the Class of 2021 high school graduates at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center and ACC. As you venture out into the world, always let your light shine bright! Ja:göh Graduates!
Iroquois Sachem Challenge
Attention Parents: This program is coming to Allegany Territory! See flyer below for details: