May 30, 2025 issue
This month highlights the widespread nature of sexual violence and its effects on individuals within our communities. Repost from SNI Crime Victim Services Native Americans are sexually assaulted at a rate nearly double that of any other race annually. More than 1 in 3 Native American women will have experienced some type of sexual assault […]
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. If you would […]
March 31, 2025 | Repost from Seneca Nation Conservation – Fish & Wildlife FB This year we have 3.6 million walleye eggs. In which, 65% (2.34 million) of them will hatch. Once released 234,000 are expected to reach adulthood. The eggs will take between 21 – 27 days to hatch, at that point the fry […]
Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center Sign-up for our monthly e-newsletter to stay in the know of upcoming events, classes, artist opportunities, and more! https://mailchi.mp/sni/snocc-sign-up-form Image description:Postcard created by the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center ***Available in gift shopModel: Karolina Crouse (Seneca, Turtle Clan)Photo courtesy of Hayden Haynes
Cattaraugus Community Center The CCC will be hosting our yearly Lifeguard Certification class! Check out all the details provided. Seneca Nation members may be eligible for assistance through TERC. Call or stop on to TERC to inquire, 716-532-1033. If you have any further questions about the course, please call 716-532-8450.
Submitted by Dana Maybee, EPD Sea lampreys are a type of parasitic fish that resemble eels. They have a unique look due to their long, slender bodies and a suction-cup-like mouth filled with sharp teeth. Unlike most fish, lampreys have an ancient, jawless anatomy that enables them to latch onto other fish and feed on […]
Registration Is Open! Featuring local Seneca artists, academics and storytellers! For registration please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2025Storytellers Elder and student registration is free! (Please email indigenous-studies@buffalo.edu or call 716-645-7923 to receive discount code) Vendors are asked to email: indigenous-studies@buffalo.edu to reserve a spot. Ja:no’s Bowen will present with her daughter, Gahsenide Hubbell, student at Cornell University. Bowen […]
At the intersection of Route 438 and Versailles Plank Road When: April 3rd and April 10thTime: 6am-4pm NYSDOT is looking at design alternatives based on comments received from the information meeting and will need new traffic counts. If you have any questions, please contact SNDOT at 716-945-1790.
Can’t get enough of Pete? Check out the original feature on our website at senecamuseum.org/blog for additional sources. This March the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center is proud to feature G. Peter Jemison, Onöndowa’ga’ [Seneca, People of the Big Hills], Hodaë’ö:ga:’ [He is of the Heron Clan], as our elder of the month. As an artist, author, […]
Submitted by Keri Pierce, Director of Ceremonial Culture Photo above: Vern “Duey” Longboat tapping maple The Ceremonial Culture Department began tapping tree’s in late February. This process is headed by apprentice’s Vern “Duey” Longboat and Kurtis Dowdy. They look forward to this time of year and enjoy this age old Haudenosaunee tradition. In our longhouse […]