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NOTICE – HEAP

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is accepting applications for the Emergency HEAP benefit. This benefit will run until June 24, 2021 or if the funding runs out, whichever comes first. Also, The Advocate Program is accepting applications for Electrical Shut-off Notices only, the HEAP Furnace replace/repair program and for anyone who has […]

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Chief Red Jacket Peace Medal Repatriation Ceremony

Submitted by Hayden Haynes, Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center, Photos by SNI Newsletter Staff On May 17th, the Red Jacket peace medal was repatriated to the Seneca People in front of a crowd of 160 at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center on the Allegany Territory. The medal was previously in the care of the Buffalo History Museum. Under […]

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SNI Department of Education Higher Education Graduation Program

On Thursday, May 20th, the Seneca Nation Higher Education Department, along with Nation Executives held a ceremony and drive-thru dinner from The Villaggio for the Class of 2021 college graduates at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center and Allegany Community Center. The graduates received congratulation remarks from President Matthew Pagels, Trudy Jackson (Cattaraugus Director of Education) and […]

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ECLC & SALC Teachers Honored

Photos by Seneca Media & Communications President Matthew Pagels, Executives and Council honored the ECLC/SALC teachers in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. Ja:goh for all that you do for our children!

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Protecting Our Elders

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month Elders are an important part of our community. They are our first teachers. Their knowledge, language and experiences are passed down from generation through stories or by example. They share their pain, triumphs and vision for the future. As community members, we must respect, honor and protect our elders […]

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News from SNI Utilities

Attention all waterline users on Cattaraugus Territory Please note that during the month of June the SNI Waterline will be doing some routine maintenance to keep our waterlines working to their best capabilities. We will be flushing lines in your vicinity on these dates: • Zone I- Irving/Bucktown Area: June 8,2021 • Zone II- Mid […]