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Summer YES Fundraisers

Cattaraugus Territory Join students from this year’s Summer Y.E.S. Program under the direction of the Tribal Employment Resource Center (TERC) for their upcoming fundraisers. On Thursday, July 14th they will be holding a CAR WASH & FOOD SALE at the CIRVFD and Wednesday, July 26th there will be a CHINESE AUCTION held at the William […]

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Caneadea Field Day

“Where the Heavens Rest Upon the Earth” Join us for an educational day of activities on historical Seneca lands Saturday, July 1st, from 10am-5pm at the Caneadea Town Park in Houghton, NY. Enjoy the many activities planned including a smoke dance exhibition, cultural exhibits, lacrosse exhibition, craft & food vendors and much more! For more […]

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The Language of Perseverance

Seneca Nation using gaming revenues to preserve culture, history and language By Seneca Nation | May 16, 2023 ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y – CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation’s foray into casino gaming twenty years ago has been transformational in a number of ways. The buildings built by the Nation, representing nearly $2 […]

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Seneca Nation Holds Pride Flag Raising

It’s Pride Month, and the Seneca Nation held a celebratory Pride flag raising on June 1st to support LGBTQIA2S+ community members, including those who identify as Two-Spirit. Two-Spirit refers to a person who identifies as having both a masculine and feminine spirit, and it is used by some Indigenous people as an umbrella term for […]

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Carson Waterman: A Retrospective Exhibition

and Living Longhouse Open to Public It was a celebratory weekend at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center Seneca-Iroquois National Museum “Carson Waterman: A Retrospective” opened to the public after months of anticipation. This exhibition follows the trajectory of Carson’s decades-long career, from his time as a combat artist in Vietnam to contemporary pieces on politics and […]

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2023 Memorial Day Commemoration

The 2023 Memorial Day Commemoration took place at the Seneca Allegany Administration Building on May 29, 2023 on the Allegany Territory. Iroquois Post Commander 1587 Ron Cook, Jr. served as Master of Ceremonies for the day, which began as all gatherings do with the Thanksgiving Address. Seneca Nation President and Air Force Veteran Rickey Armstrong, […]

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Borrello Supports Native American Affairs Bureau

May 23, 2023 | post-journal.com State senators are extending an olive branch to the Native American nations inside the state — though Sen. George Borrello says the olive branch may need to be an olive tree to make a real difference. Senators approved S.4648, sponsored by Sen. Tim Kennedy, D-Buffalo, and co-sponsored by Borrello, among […]

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Ja:göh 2023 Graduates!

Cattaraugus Territory High School Graduates! Congratulations to our high school graduates from the Cattaraugus territory! This year’s Seneca Nation Department of Education High School Graduation Banquet was held at Seneca Fire on Friday, June 2nd. The event was catered by Carla’s Kitchen and Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong, Sr., gave a congratulatory speech. Ja:göh to […]

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RTR Community Planning Meeting

Remember the Removal The next RTR Community Planning Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 from 6-7pm at the Old Council House. For more information, contact Nancy Toth, Chairperson at 716-801-0926 OR Brenda Kindt, Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) at 716-945-1790, ext. 7855. See flyer below for future meeting dates: Photo above taken at […]