June 20, 2024 | By TAPinto Greater Olean Staff | tapinto.net A total of $97.7 million has been awarded to more than 30 communities for projects that promote alternative, environmentally friendly modes of travel, such as walking, biking or riding mass transit. The funding includes $695,767 to the Seneca Nation of Indians to build six bus […]
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Senecas Get More Than $1.42m To Improve Trails in Salamanca
June 27, 2024 | By Jim Eckstrom | oleantimesherald.com The Seneca Nation has been awarded more than $1.42 million for trail improvements on its territory in Salamanca, including plans to connect the Pennsy Trail (pictured) with the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. SALAMANCA — The Seneca Nation of Indians has been allocated more than $1.42 […]
New Program Announced by Tribal Advocate’s Office
Allegany Territory Submitted by Rosemary Patterson Lifeline: Maxsip Telecom now utilizes the federal Lifeline program to reduce your monthly phone expenses. You may Qualify: You may qualify for a discount if you live on Tribal lands — AND — Can provide proof for any ONE of the following: Your income is at or below 135% […]
Summer Food Service Program
SNI Department of Education Cattaraugus to participate in the Summer Food Service Program Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge that are enrolled in the program. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, […]
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 available one day per month on each Territory to assist you with your VA claims and benefits. Set up an […]
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 […]
Summer YES Car Wash Fundraisers
Hosted by Cattaraugus & Allegany Summer Youth Employment Services (YES) Program Join students from this year’s Summer Y.E.S. Program under the direction of the Tribal Employment Resource Center (TERC) for their upcoming fundraisers. On Thursday, July 11th, the Cattaraugus Summer YES program will be holding a CAR WASH & FOOD SALE at the CIRVFD parking lot from […]
Seneca Nation Files Notice of Claim Against City of Olean
Over Continued Overflows from Wastewater Treatment Plant into Allegheny River Nearly 400,000 gallons of untreated sewage discharged into river in 2024 alone ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – Frustrated by continued dangerous overflows from the City of Olean Wastewater Treatment Plant into the Allegheny River, the Seneca Nation yesterday filed a Notice of Claim against the […]
Ja:göh Class of 2024!
Allegany Education Department Honors Seniors at Banquet 2024 SHS Native American Seniors• Alleyana Rae Abrams• Melanee Ann Abrams• Timothy Joe Alfaro• Brooke-Lynn Armstrong• Rickey L. Armstrong Iii• Michael Ballard• Lucus J. Brown• Setha Rose Brown• Caiden Buffalo• Jillian E. Chaparro• Karina Crouse• Karolina Crouse• Kortney Belle Deboy• Thomas R. Deboy• Tyler James Deppa• Camden J. […]
Upcoming Powwow
Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow, formally known as the Seneca Casino Veteran’s Pow Wow, is an annual contest pow wow in honor of our veterans. “Joe” was a member of the Seneca Nation’s Snipe Clan and was born on the Cattaraugus Territory. He was a member of the Iroquois Post […]