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Applications will be accepted December 15 – January 31, 2024 The program runs June 10, 2024 – August 2, 2024. Questions? Email Caitlin McCannon at: cmccannon@senecaholdings.com.

Gowanda, Lake Shore and Silver Creek Public Schools Submitted by Cattaraugus Education Department MERIT ROLL Grade 5Simon HuffAnna SchindlerAvvery ScmitzTimothy StaffordHolden SteeprockZada WoodsRaven Young Grade 6Clarae BeaverMara CookeBrett GatesJax JamiesonElias JohnJacelyn JohnTyrone LeRoyLewi MohawkLily PenvosLillianna RodriguezRaylan “Tony” SampsonCora ScanlanKayella SmokeFranklin ThompsonInez ThompsonBrycen WarriorShaaylyn Williams Grade 7Ericka AustinLouis BonthronSofia CorsaroClayburn GatesBree Gates-PorterJett JimersonGadeo:nosta JohnJakob KennedyCayden KettleMyles […]

with Angela Ferguson at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center (OCC) Last month, Angela Ferguson (Onondaga, Eel Clan) visited the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center (OCC) to facilitate the day of traditional cooking using clay pots. Some of the pots were created by apprentices of renowned artist, Peter B. Jones. These apprentices included Cami Jones, Brennan Johns, and Richard […]

The Seneca Nation is one of two New York Native American nations getting money from the US Environmental Protection Agency The Seneca Nation will receive nearly $457,888 to establish partnerships with community-based organizations, expand food waste collection, and establish waste reuse opportunities. The money comes in the form of Solid Waste for Recycling grants to […]

WISPC – July 23-25, 2024! The Seneca Nation will be hosting this year’s World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference (WISPC) at the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY. This year’s theme is Reclaiming Indigenous Resiliency and Hope. Note: Registration Opens January 2024! For more information visit www.thewispc.com. More details will be released in […]

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) and the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum (SINM) are pleased to announce a joint Artist-in-Residence program for a Seneca artist to study and create work in response to the Peterson collection. About RTPI:Home to the largest collection of Roger Tory Peterson’s work, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is a leader for […]

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 […]

Gakwi:yo:h Farms Visits 3rd and 4th graders at Gowanda Elementary School Gerry Fisher, acting director, Julie Fisher and Tekahentake Regis gave a wonderful presentation about what the 52-acre farm grows, its processing center, their Bison farm and the various classes it offers, including canning/preserving workshops. They also brought and discussed a variety of locally produced […]

Seneca Language Department – Sully Huff Center Spend your lunches with us! We are looking for participants who could ideally make all of the sessions. Check your schedules & see if this is something that you could benefit from! Bring your lunch, enjoy the snacks, & learn the relationships that we have with our environment […]

SN Disability Services Residents can now call for an appointment for a phone conference for New Claims, Appeals, Retirement & other business. 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 […]