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Tribal Block Grant Applications Available NOW!

Due by September 14, 2026 This program is first-come, first-serve. If you are currently on block grant you must re-apply for the upcoming year. For assistance, contact: Cattaraugus TerritoryEarly Childhood Learning Center2016 Henodeyesta’ Dr., Irving, NY 14081Contact: Darrien Spruce at 716-532-0505, ext. 5301 or email Darrien.s@sni.org. Allegany TerritorySeneca Arts & Learning Center25 Center St., Salamanca, […]

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Social Security Assistance

Seneca Nation Disability Services Cattaraugus residents can now call for an appointment for a phone conference for New Claims & Appeals. SSI Representative Natasha Souter of the Dunkirk Office 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 […]

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Attention: VETERANS!

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 […]

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Notice of Public Comment

The Seneca Nation Advocate Program will be submitting an application for the Fiscal Year 2026 funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Interested persons may review the draft model plan for discussion/comments to be considered for the finalization of the model plan between August 24-28, 2026 at the Cattaraugus and Allegany Advocate […]

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August Rez Pets of the Month

Venom – Cattaraugus Rez The Cattaraugus Re Pet of the Month is Venom Maracle Geiogamah (she/her). Her owner is Destinee Geiogamah. She was born in 2018, found in the woods behind her grandmas house. Little rez kitty made the big move to Buffalo as a brand new kitten and has been a city kitty ever […]

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Meet the Rez Pet Program!

Submitted by Sarah Williams, Seneca Nation Planning Department The Rez Pet Program was created with one goal in mind: helping pets and the people who love them. We know our community cares deeply about their animals, and we want to make it easier for families to access resources, education, and support close to home. What […]

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Public Information Meetings

SNI Department of Transportation Cattaraugus Community MeetingWednesday, August 19, 20265:00pm-6:30pmSaylor Building Allegany Community MeetingTuesday, August 18, 20265:00pm-6:30pmAllegany Community Center MPR SNDOT invites the community to comment on the SNDOT Safety Plan. SNDOT will host a public meeting to provide an overview of the Safety Plan. For more information or questions, email: a.kennedy@sni.org.

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Newsletter Staff Attends Indigenous Media Conference

The Seneca Nation Newsletter staff attended the Indigenous Media Conference in Portland, Oregon for the first time! We learned, connected, and are revived to continue our dedication to our community. We received encouragement, insight and love from Indigenous journalists from all over Turtle Island. We got to see cultural performances at the opening ceremonies. Staff […]

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Tribal Block Grant Applications Available NOW!

Due by September 14, 2026 This program is first-come, first-serve. If you are currently on block grant you must re-apply for the upcoming year. For assistance, contact: Cattaraugus TerritoryEarly Childhood Learning Center2016 Henodeyesta’ Dr., Irving, NY 14081Contact: Darrien Spruce at 716-532-0505, ext. 5301 or email Darrien.s@sni.org. Allegany TerritorySeneca Arts & Learning Center25 Center St., Salamanca, […]