NOAA Announces Indigenous Communities Awards Under the Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program September 2024 | sanctuaries.noaa.gov The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded $255,973 in funding for three projects that will engage Indigenous youth in meaningful place-based watershed educational experiences through the Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) […]
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St. Bonaventure, Seneca Nation Receive National Endowment for the Humanities awards
September 5, 2024 | By Bob Clark | oleantimesherald.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded several grants to area institutions and groups seeking to document and preserve information. The awards, made in August by the independent federal agency, included four grants in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties: A $64,710 Media Projects […]
Highbanks to Open Professional Disc Golf Course
Announcement from the Highbanks FaceBook Page We’re excited to announce, we’ve been & currently are working on a Professional Disc Golf Course. We’re so excited to offer another fun, family friendly, recreational activity at a low cost for all ages! Its exciting to offer our guests more options, to add to their experience staying with […]
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 […]
Basic Computer Class
Seneca Nation Training & Employment Resource Center Cattaraugus Class: September 26th from 10:30am-12:00pm Allegany Class: September 26th from 10:30am-12:00pm See flyer for details:
ECM Workshop
Every Child Matters – Past, Present & Future Workshop at Seneca Cattaraugus Firehall The Seneca Nation Crime Victim Services, in collaboration with Family Support Services, recently hosted the Every Child Matters – Past, Present & Future Workshop at the Cattaraugus Seneca Fire Hall. Local professionals from surrounding communities who work with our children and families […]
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.
TERC Graduates
Congratulations to the 2024 Seneca Nation Training & Employment Resource Center Graduates! The Seneca Nation Training & Employment Resource Center recently held a graduation ceremony at the Cattaraugus Seneca Fire Banquet Hall. The 2024 graduates, Darelyn Buffalo, Salina Halftown, Mcenzie Henhawk, Sierra Lewis, Vern Longboat, and Seymour White, were presented with certificates from Adult Education […]
An Update from Planning
By Director of Planning, Donielle Lovell The Community Planning and Development Department had a busy August! At the end of July, we were asked to speak to our elders and the communities and those residing in 44 Seneca and Oak Tree. As I promised them, we will have the summary from those meetings available soon. […]
Federal Grants Boost Seneca Nation Libraries, Preserve Cultural Heritage
August 22, 2024 (WNY News Now) – The Seneca Nation of Indians has been awarded two federal grants totaling $44,175 through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to enhance and sustain core library services within their communities. “I’m pleased to announce this federal investment in the Seneca Nation’s libraries to expand learning opportunities […]