Departments

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 on PHONE CALL PROTOCOL. Please feel free to contact our office for details. […]

The Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center Opens New Exhibit “Family Heirlooms: Celebrating Families From our Communities and our Heritage” By Tami Watt, Editor, Seneca Nation Official Newsletter The Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center, known for its extensive collection of Hodínöhšö:ni:h and Onödowa’ga’ historical, traditional, and archaeological artifacts, opened its new heirloom exhibit to the public March 7th and will […]

Help shape the future of the community! The Community Planning & Development Department is seeking feedback on the Saylor Building located on the Cattaraugus Territory. Please direct any questions or comments to the Planning department by calling (716) 532-4900. Survey link: HERE!

By Norah Stevens, Reporter, Cattaraugus Territory, Seneca Nation Official Newsletter On March 4th, 2025, the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women hosted an event commemorating Women’s History Month, called “Celebrating Women Educating, Mentoring, & Inspiring Generations”. The event took place at the Buffalo History Museum in which eleven women total were honored broken […]

President Seneca invited lawmakers to hear about Nation’s agenda NIAGARA FALLS TERRITORY – Niagara Falls, NY – Feb. 27, 2025 – Seneca Nation President J.C. Seneca and members of the Nation’s Council today met with state, county and local legislators from across Western New York to find common ground on key issues affecting the Nation […]

March 18th, 2025 | 12pm-3pm | The Albany Room, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY Join us on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in representing our Nation along with elected leadership for Seneca Impact Day in Albany, NY. This one day event in New York State’s Capitol is an invitation to Seneca Nation members and NYS legislators […]

Cattaraugus and Allegany Events By Norah Stevens, Reporter, Seneca Nation Official Newsletter Have you ever attended the Annual Pancake Breakfast put on by Gakwi:yo:h Farms? The Seneca Nation Official Newsletter touched base with Gakwi:yo:h Farms’ Acting Director Gerry Fisher and learned more about the origin for the breakfast and what the farm is busy with […]

You are invited to a night of reconnecting with you! Join the Crime Victim Services department on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 5pm-7pm at the Allegany OR Cattaraugus Office. There will be activities designed to celebrate you, plus food will be provided! National I AM Day encourages everyone to reach their full potential through self-empowerment, […]

Repost from Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Photo from the photographic collections of the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center. Circa 1970’s As it’s been told by local accounts, after World War II many of the men that had been playing for organized lacrosse teams in Allegany found jobs in nearby major cities such as Buffalo, Rochester, and Pittsburgh. […]

Join the discussion on the untreated discharge in the Allegheny River by the City of Olean! Public Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Olean Municipal Building Courtroom.