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USDA Food Distribution Delays

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) contractor for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is experiencing temporary food delivery delays. This is impacting our inventory levels. USDA is working to resume regular, on-time deliveries as quickly as possible. USDA is also working with us to provide food through other methods in the meantime. […]

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From the Desk of the Import/Export Department

Please allow me to introduce myself as the new Director of the Import/Export department. My name is Rosemary Patterson & I am here to help with your concerns. I am available during the day from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, at the old museum, my phone number is 716 945-1005 for a direct line. The […]

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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. A SSI Representative will be available on the dates listed below. Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Social Security Administration is still closed to the public. Feel free to contact the Seneca Nation Disability […]

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Remember the Removal 5K and Main Event

The Remember the Removal (RTR) Committee hosted a 5K Run/Walk in partnership with the Allegany Community Center on Saturday, September 1, 2024. The 5K was part of the multiple activities hosted by the RTR committee for the 60th commemoration of the removal. This was an event for our community to come together in a spirit […]

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Every Child Matters

Join us for our Every Child Matters Remembrance & Community Healing Walk—on September 30, 2024, at the Sully Huff Heritage Center. Everyone is Welcome. Community Dinner will be provided. Let us continue to create awareness of the Intergenerational impact of Indian Boarding Schools on our communities. Additional ECM events posted below as well: Every Child […]

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Roundabout Groundbreaking

Seneca Nation DOT to Break Ground on Roundabout in Salamanca The Seneca Nation DOT announced today that Lake Shore Paving of Jamestown, N.Y., has been awarded the contract to construct a roundabout on Broad Street at the Iroquois Drive, Hoy Street, and Messenger Street intersection located in Salamanca, N.Y. Estimated to take one year for […]

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Residential Lease Terminated

Seneca Nation Terminates Residential 40/40 Lease Agreement in City of Salamanca The Seneca Nation has terminated a residential 40/40 Year Lease Agreement at 65 Swan Street in the City of Salamanca on the Allegany Territory. The lease termination results from ongoing illegal drug activity on the leased premises. The Seneca Nation will not tolerate prohibited […]

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SALC Update

Seneca Arts & Learning Center Awarded Tribal Home Visiting Funds to Aid Local Families Submitted by the Seneca Arts & Learning Center The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced $3 million in new awards to six tribal entities as part of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program, which develops […]

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Powwow Placements

2024 Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow Placements Golden Age Women’s Smoke Dance1st: Tina Christjohn2nd: Sue Isaacs3rd: Lisa Parker4th: Maureen Redeye Golden Age Women’s Traditional1st: Marie Cornelius2nd: Faith Carmona-Pego3rd: Debbie Plain4th: Dorothy Gray Golden Age Women’s Jingle/Fancy Combined1st: Mariette Sutherland2nd: Glenda Begay3rd: Ladybird Jack4th: Joyce Petoskey Golden Age Men’s Smoke Dance1st: Orville Greene2nd: Alan George3rd: […]