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The Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center has partnered with Seneca Leadership and Seneca Gaming Corporation to host a movie premiere at the community social and dinner on November 12th, 2025. Narrated by the wonderful Lily Gladstone, Bring Them Home is movie about the rematriation of the buffalo on the Blackfeet Reservation. Through resilience and hope, members of […]

There are many upcoming cultural classes that are free and open to the public happening this fall at the Sully. See flyers below for specific details, including class size and registration information. Open Bead Class w/the Catt. Rez Beaders: Tuesday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm Falliday Market at the Sully: Friday, November 15th from 12 Noon-7pm Applique […]

It was a spooky good time at Highbanks Campground earlier this month for their annual Trunk or Treat event! Families enjoyed all the fun activities in the beautiful fall weather, making family memories together! Thank you to everyone who came out to participate, and all who made this a great Halloween event!

Reduced Speeds Required in Ohi:yo’ Way Construction Zone The Seneca Nation Department of Transportation (SNIDOT) has issued a traffic advisory to all motorists traveling through the construction zones on Ohi:yo’ Way near the Lionel R. John Health Center off from R.C. Hoag Drive on the Allegany Territory. A reduced speed limit of 10 MPH is […]

The Seneca Nation Community Planning and Development Department is gathering ideas for the development of the area around the old railroad station located on Main Street in Salamanca, NY. We want to hear your ideas! Please fill out the survey at the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T89CBMK. Email CPDD@sni.org if you have any questions. Nya:wëh!

A BIG shout out to Highbanks, EPD and DPW!!!! Submitted by Judy Farmer Highbanks Campground, along with the Environmental Department and the Department of Public Works cleaned up over 500 tires in an area that is commonly traveled by people using the walking trails. I’ve been told the tires have been on the property for […]

Stay Tuned For Upcoming Husking Bees! Corn, or onëö’, is a staple in traditional Hodinöhsö:ni’ diets, and other tribes and nations across Turtle Island. After the corn harvest, it is tradition to braid the corn husks for storage during the colder months. The braids are hung and the dried kernels can be milled or pounded […]

The Allegany Community Center hosted the annual H.E.R.O. Committee’s Halloween Bash! Guests rocked their spookiest, silliest, and creative costumes and enjoyed a haunted hallway, creepy snakes, and of course, candy! Nya:wëh to all the staff, volunteers, and departments who make this event a success every year. Happy Halloween!

The Housing Department (Allegany) hosted three visitors from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe located in Arizona. The tribe owns and operates Sonoran Pueblo Contracting (SPC), a subsidiary of Pascua Yaqui Development Corporation (PYDC), who with Kennedy Management, are building the new elder housing 4-plexes in Salamanca and Steamburg. The leadership of SPC came to check on […]

Veteran Affairs (VA) claims and benefits assistance now available! Submitted by Millie Fox, Seneca Nation Veterans Department The Seneca Nation Veterans Department is pleased to announce that Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Steve McCord will be on each Territory one day per month to assist you with Veteran Affairs (VA) claims and benefits. If you would […]