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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: […]

Cattaraugus Territory Large Item Drop-Off Great News!! It’s the Cattaraugus Large Item Drop-off! From September 23rd-29th at the Lot across from DPW. Drop off acceptable items from 8am-6pm. Elders may call the EPD office at (716) 532-2546 to schedule a pick-up. Limit one (1) pick-up per household. Allegany & Steamburg Clean-Up Week Attention enrolled Seneca […]

Join the Cattaraugus Education Department for the School-A-Palooza event on Tuesday, September 24th, at the Cattaraugus Community-Center from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be lots of fun activities, a photo booth, games and prizes! For more info contact the Education Department at (716) 532-3341.

Due to the delay in opening, EPD will have one last Large Item Drop-off for the Cattaraugus Territory. The date and location (it is not possible to have it as the usual large item drop-off location due to transfer station construction) are being finalized. Another flyer will be sent out once the location and date […]

The Seneca Nation Library Cattaraugus Branch and staff wishes to extent a sincere Nya:wëh to Kathleen “Reddie” Parker for her generous donation of Native American books, games, & area rug. Happy birthday “Reddie”!!

at the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center We are now accepting inquiries from community members who would like to showcase their family heirlooms for an upcoming community exhibit “Ögwaiwánöhgöh óíwagwe:göh niyögwawëh ga:wajiyä:de’: We Cherish our Traditional Family Belongings”. Throughout this process participating community members will learn about museum object care in order to preserve family keepsakes […]

Taught by Mary Jacobs Stop on down to the “Sully” October 3rd-30th from 6pm-8pm for Mary’s Beaded Bird Class. The class size is limited to 10, so register today! All supplies will be provided. To register, call Sam Jacobs at 716-532-8162.

You’ve still got plenty of time to get your applications in for the Residential Generator program. Deadlines have been extended to September 30th.

In honor of Overdose Awareness Month, held annually in August, the Allegany Prevention and Seneca Strong Departments hosted a Night of Healing event on August 31st. Community members came and made cornhusk remembrance flowers, and shared their stories with one another. The night ended with an inspiring candle light vigil.

Nya:wëh to all who participated at the Seneca Native Connections Cattaraugus Prevention Unit’s End of Summer Social held at the Cattaraugus Clubhouse/Saylor Building. Community members were invited to enjoy food, social dancing, and door prizes. A wonderful time was had by all! Special shout-outs to the Newtown Singers who provided the awesome singing. Please keep […]