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Make Smoothies w/USDA!

Come on down and join us in the kitchen. We are making SMOOTHIES! When: June 26, 2024 from 10-11am at the Supportive Services building (USDA), located at 210 T.I.S. Drive Ext, Irving, NY 14081. Please bring and apron and come and spend some time with us! For more information call 716-532-1028, Ashley Kettle at ext., […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Compact Negotiations Update

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 York […]

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Upcoming Father’s Day Events

Stop out and celebrate DAD and all the father figures in your life at one of the following events: Dad’s BBQ Cookout at the ACC Gazebo – Wednesday, June 12th from 5-7pm Father’s Day event at Highbanks Campground – Saturday, June 15th starting at 1pm Father/Child Challenge Golf Tournament at Rosebrooke Golf Course – Saturday, […]

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60th Commemoration of Seneca Women Gaining the Right to Vote

Pictured above: Cattaraugus Community Center 5K On May 23rd 1964, a referendum vote was held to determine whether Seneca Women would get the right to vote in Seneca Nation elections. That vote passed 169 to 99, ushering in a new era of progress. To commemorate 60 years of this milestone, celebratory events, commemorative merchandise giveaways, […]

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Seneca Women’s Acknowledgment & Recognition Month

Cordelia G. Abrams, First Seneca Nation Employee Cordeila Abrams was the first Seneca Nation employee. Before the 1950s, the Nation did not have dedicated office space for Seneca Nation Executives. Following council sessions, the Clerk carried around important documents in brief cases and boxes and stored them at home. Cordelia managed the first official Seneca […]

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Buffalo Creek Treaty Commemoration 2024

The annual commemoration of the 1842 Buffalo Creek Treaty is one of the most important events the Seneca Nation has each year. It is important for our Nation. It is important to this region. And it is important to our shared history. The lands here at Buffalo Creek were part of the lands that were […]

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EMS Week

May 19-25, 2024 marked the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week. This year’s theme, “Honoring Our Past“ “Happy EMS week to all providers past and present. We honor those who came before, especially those who challenged the status quo and raised the bar. On behalf of Council, we are proud of our EMS system of talented […]

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Seneca Strong

Seneca Strong Mission Statement: Seneca Strong is focused on Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Recovery, utilizing the peer outreach, and recovery support model. Recovery supports include a drop in recreation center, access to support groups and local 12 step groups. Prevention and education are provided in the community. Seneca Strong is compassionate to the social, […]