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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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!

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Free Legal Services for Elders

Submitted by AOA – Cattaraugus Territory The Seneca Nation AOA has contracted with two different legal firms to provide FREE legal services for elders: • Lee Redeye (Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP) provides estate planning & will construction. • The Center for Elder Law & Justice provides a wide range of legal services including guardianship […]

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SALC 2021 Preschool and Head Start Graduates!

The Seneca Arts and Learning Center would like to extend congratulations to our 2021 Preschool and Head start graduates! We are all so proud of the hard work you and your families have all put forth during these unprecedented times. Your commitment and devotion to your educational success is incredible! Best wishes on your journey […]

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Color Run held to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride

Photos by Seneca Media On Saturday, June 19, 2021, Native Connections, and several departments through the Seneca Nation Health System, held a COLOR run in support of the LGBTQS+ community. Guest speaker Mitch Kelly shared his story today and announced his project “One Heart | Two Spirit”. Olivia Maybee also spoke expressing her gratitude for […]

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Save the Date!

The annual Heritage Day Festival is back & this year it’s free! • Food and craft vendor applications now being accepted.• Youth smoke dancers, come and compete for cash prizes. Call 716-945-1760 for questions or more information.