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Kedoh Hill, a Mohawk Wolf from Six Nations, visited the Ceremonial Culture Department to share his knowledge of White Corn braiding. His teachings come directly from the knowledge holders across Haudenosaunee Territory who have passed these understandings down through generations. Throughout the class, Kedoh explained the many traditional and medicinal uses of White Corn and […]

Seneca EMS is honored to share that we have been awarded the Catholic Health – Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Agency of the Year for 2025! Serving two large and diverse territories — the Seneca Nation Allegany Territory and the Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Territory. Our team responds to approximately 3,000 emergency calls each year. Our providers […]

The Seneca Nation Environmental Protection Department would like community input about cultural, medicinal, and subsistence use pathways. This will then be utilized in an assessment for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, for the West Valley Demonstration Project. Link to the Traditional Use Exposure Scenario for Radionuclides Survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/60046df811774e9bab2da2e451906713?

The Seneca Nation Tribal Advocates Office is hosting a Community Food Drive across the territories for December. Help make a positive impact on the lives of those facing challenges this winter season. Together as a community, we can make a difference. Donations can be dropped off at any of the 3 Tribal Advocate locations: Allegany […]

Submitted by Franchesca Jones, SN Housing Do not forget your septic system maintenance:For additional information, contact your local health department or visit www.epa.gov/septic.You can find your septic system by:• Looking at the “as built” drawing for your home’s septic system.• Checking your yard for inspection caps, lids, or manhole covers.• Working with a septic system […]

In partnership with Seneca Nation Environmental and the Allegany Community Center, we are offering a salve making class for community members. In this class, we will be learning about different medicines and their uses. We will be holding this class in the ACC Multipurpose room, starting at 5pm on December 11th. Please call 716-945-8422 or […]

Seneca Nation Disability Services Cattaraugus residents can now call for an appointment for a phone conference for New Claims & Appeals. A SSI Representative will be available on the dates listed below. Allegany residents can now call for an appointment for a phone conference for New Claims, Appeals, Retirement & All other Business. A SSI Representative […]

Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, On October 30th, 2025, Deadiwënöhsnye’s Gëjóhgwa’ staff, Executives, family and friends gathered to celebrate and acknowledge the following in a Graduation ceremony as they’ve completed two years of study within the Deadiwënöhsnye’s Gëjóhgwa’ Adult Immersion Program; • Holly Weston – Yenyahdë:h (She is Turtle clan)• Sabryna Stevens – Gota:yö:nih (She is Wolf clan)• […]

Resources available for those in need of food security, heating assistance; Food donations being accepted CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is stepping forward to support Seneca individuals and families who rely on important benefit programs that are being impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. “The Seneca Nation will do everything we […]

Comments undermine Nation’s efforts to combat drug trafficking on Nation Territories October 31, 2025 Allegany Territory, Salamanca, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is demanding action from City of Salamanca officials in light of a recent exchange between the City’s Police Chief and the Cattaraugus County District Attorney which contemplates hostility, and even criminal charges, against […]