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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 […]

Seneca Nation Frustrated by Latest Overflow from Olean Wastewater Treatment Plant Approximately 200,000 gallons of untreated sewage spewed into Allegheny River   June 21, 2024 | Pictured above: Olean Wastewater Treatment Plant ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – For residents of the Seneca Nation’s Allegany Territory and their neighbors in the surrounding communities, the extreme heat […]

Commemorating the 60th year of Seneca Women’s Right to Vote The Women’s Right to Vote Committee hosted a Fashion Show during the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum’s Heritage Day on May 25th. Councillor Lisa Maybee, Councillor Tina Abrams, Councillor Arlene Bova, Councillor Odie Porter, Councillor Marta Kettle, Councillor Geraldine Huff, Rebecca Bowen, Fallon Snyder, Barbara L. Hill, […]

The annual pride flag raising ceremony took place each administration building on the Allegany and Cattaraugus territories A statement of progress and acceptance, the flag represents the Seneca Nation’s commitment to supporting our LGBTQIA2S+ relatives at home and across Turtle Island. We see you, we hear you, and we are here for you. Nya:weh to […]

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Elder Spotlight – Rebecca “Becki” Bowen Published from https://www.senecamuseum.org/elder-spotlight-may-2024-becki-bowen/ This month’s elder spotlight features no other than our own and beloved Becki Bowen. I first met Becki when I interviewed for my Collection’s Database Manger position. I admittedly had no idea who she was prior to my interview and when I was […]

Reposted from Seneca-Iroquois National Museum FB | Photo Credits: Seneca Media Here is a little recap of the Inaugural Ohi:yo’ Art Market and competition. Nya:wëh to the staff of the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center, Visitor Economy Management Office, the banquet and catering staff of the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino, Seneca Gaming Corporation, and the […]

Solomon W. McLane, First Seneca Nation President of 1849 In the first general election on Tuesday, May 1st, 1849, on the Cattaraugus Reservation, Solomon W. McLane was named the first President of the Seneca Nation. He would receive 187 votes out of the 307 men from Allegany and Cattaraugus to vote that day. William Jemerson […]

Saturday, June 22nd from 10am-5pm at Caneadea Town Park, Houghton, NY Background: Richard Big Kettle, a Seneca artist from the Heron Clan and a lacrosse stick maker, introduced the Town of Caneadea to the executives of the Seneca Nation. The Seneca Nation proposed the idea of a Field Day, and the Town then formed a […]

Seneca Nation Statement on Compact Negotiations as New York State Legislative Session Ends Discussions on new agreement continue ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – As the New York State Legislature prepares to adjourn this year’s legislative session, Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong issued the following statement regarding ongoing negotiations on the Nation’s gaming Compact with New […]

Important Numbers for Emergencies: Call 9-1-1 or get emergency medical help right away if you or someone in your care has serious side effects from cannabis products Always keep cannabis products in a safe place out of reach of children, ideally in a locked box. Call the local poison control center (1-800-222-1222) if a child […]