Departments

Cattaraugus Territory We have had some recent changes to our team. Please welcome: • Summer Jones, Assistant Director – Life Long Learning, s.jones@sni.org, ext. 5129• Kristen Sedar, Higher Education Program Coordinator, k.sedar@sni.org, ext. 5138• Brooke Twoguns, Higher Education Program Assistant, b.twoguns@sni.org, ext. 5135 If you have questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call at […]

The advanced beadwork class held at the Stanley Huff Heritage Center “The Sully”, recently finished their first projects, their beaded jewelry boxes. The group is moving onto their next project, beaded vessel/urn/vase. Missed a few boxes for the final photo, but good job everyone! The advanced beadwork class takes place Monday evenings from 6-8pm. For […]

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is accepting applications for the Emergency HEAP benefit. This benefit will run from January 5 until April 7, 2026 or if the funding runs out, whichever comes first. If there happens to be additional funding, Emergency HEAP may extend beyond April 7. Also, the Advocate Program is […]

Check your eligibility for a range of benefits and apply for HEAP at mybenefits.ny.gov. The Tribal Advocate’s office is also available to assist you with questions. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income New Yorkers pay for their energy bills. If your bills are more than you can handle, HEAP may be able to […]

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 on each Territory one day per month to assist you with Veteran Affairs (VA) claims and benefits. If you would […]

Seneca Nation Emergency Management Is pleased to announce its participation in the Johns Hopkins Smoke Alarm Project The Smoke Alarm Project is a FEMA sponsored initiative led by the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health and local tribal health organizations. The project works alongside tribal communities in order […]

New Core Software System + Stronger Security + Better Card Controls + ApplePay Over the past year we’ve been working on a major technology upgrade that will modernize how your accounts are processed and how you access your credit union—online, in the mobile app, at the branch, and when you use your debit card. Our […]

Nation-supported legislation will close jurisdictional loopholes, strengthen public safety on Nation lands January 16, 2026 Cattaraugus Territory, Irving, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation announced that key federal law enforcement legislation proposed and actively supported by Nation leaders has been officially introduced by Congressman Nick Langworthy. The Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act is designed to […]

Repost from SALC (Seneca Arts & Learning Center) We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate a few of our team members who earned their place on the 2025-2026 BMCC Fall Semester, DEAN’S LIST!! BIG accomplishments deserve to be celebrated!! This accomplishment reflects your dedication and commitment to higher education, not just for […]

Tribal Employment Rights Office Hello, we hope this reaches you all in good health and well-being. With it being a new year and many projects still going on or starting up, we need everyone to come in and update their Skill Bank Form with any new information we need like certifications you may have earned, […]