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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.

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Please be advised that the Tribal Block Grant Applications are currently available! Due by September 9, 2024 Applications can be picked up at ECLC in Cattaraugus or at the SALC in Allegany. See flyers below for details:

2024, Oil on Canvas, 40in x 30in, Artist- Luanne Redeye (Seneca, Hawk Clan) Artist statement:With only 1 depiction of Gayëntwahgöh in existence, the iconic Chief Cornplanter by Frederick Bartoli in 1796, Elder Cornplanter envisions Gayëntwahgöh in old age as imagined through the eyes of one his descendants, Luanne Redeye. Writings in existence that describe Cornplanter […]

Allegany & Steamburg Attention enrolled Seneca Members: During the wekk of October 20-26, 2024, you may dispose of your large items/electronic waste/hazmate waste ! More information coming soon. Please note – the dispose site will be monitored and enforced by the SNI Marshalls and Conservation Department. For more information, please call the Allegany DPW office […]

Community callout for an upcoming family heirlooms exhibit. Throughout this process, community members can learn how to use basic museum care practices in order to preserve family heirlooms for generations to come. We would like to exhibit items including, but not limited to: baskets, moccasins, beadwork, cradleboards, old photographs, lacrosse sticks, silver brooches, water drums, […]

I have a request on behalf of the Seneca Nation Archives regarding the collection of newspaper clippings/articles that pertain to the Cattaraugus Territory/Seneca Nation. Here at the Archives, possibly because it is located at Allegany, we have more access to news clippings that pertain to the Nation/Allegany Territory. We have a serious lack of clippings […]

Interested in learning Construction? Join the upcoming Construction Technology Program. Classes begin November 2024. See flyer for requirements. Apply by Friday, September 13th. Call the TERC office for more info or assistance at 716-532-1033 or 716-945-8120.