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On Friday, June 23, 2023, friends, family, and colleagues gathered to wish a happy retirement to Pauline “Snap” John. Across her many positions held and elected, Snap has given 45 years of dedication and service to the Seneca Nation and the Seneca people. Snap served a combined 12 years as a Councillor, and was elected […]

On Cattaraugus Territory On Monday June 19th, the community came together for the now annual Pride Flag Raising in celebration of Pride Month. We know what you’re thinking, “But wait, didn’t the Nation already have a flag raising?” Yes, that is true, but this time the small flag was swapped out for a full size […]

June 25, 2023 | By Kellen M. Quigley, Managing Editor | salamancapress.com JIMERSONTOWN — New buses and facilities for eco-friendly transportation service could soon be coming to the Seneca Nation’s Allegany Territory. A federal grant for transportation infrastructure totaling $5,883,200 was awarded to the Nation’s Department of Transportation, U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Thursday. The […]

for a day of learning and exchange June 26, 2023 | By Kathryn Ross | Olean Times Herald | oleantimesherald.com HOUGHTON — It has been 197 years since Native Americans have walked these hilltops and fished from the riverbank of this section of the Genesee River Valley, but on Saturday they are coming back to […]

Cattaraugus Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Submitted by Marlene Cook Shout out to the Cattaraugus Clinic Construction Crew, Union Laborers & Carpenters! (Pictured above) Allegany Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Source: Allegany Tribal Employment Rights Office Facebook Page A few of the Oakgrove Constructions TERO workers working on 219, installing concrete barriers, working to fix […]

A huge nya:wëh to all who came out for the 3rd annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament sponsored by the Seneca Nation Council Office and the Conservation/Fish & Wildlife Department. Held at the Seneca Nation Fish Hatchery, we had an incredible 40 youth and 33 adults in attendance. A special nya:wëh goes out to all the […]

Allegany Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Ja:göh Mariah Monroe.  She is another 1 of the 3 enrolled Seneca female International Union of Operating Engineers. Mariah is working for Oakgrove Construction, and is currently helping set 8,000 pound concrete dividers into place as they are working on 219 to fix the roads. We are all very […]

2023 Cattaraugus Territory Color Run On Sunday, June 25th, Native Connections in conjunction with the Cattaraugus Community Center and Seneca Nation Health System held their annual Color Run to celebrate our LGBTQIA2S+ community pride and to help foster healthy relationships. The run was held at the Saylor Community Building/Cattaraugus Clubhouse and everyone got colorful! Seneca […]

Seneca Nation Conservation – Fish & Wildlife The Seneca Nation Conservation – Fish & Wildlife is asking the public while on your adventures this summer if you spot a wood turtle, please call our office at 716-945-8155 (on territory only) Please provide the location of the sighting. We are asking the public please DO NOT disturb the […]

Provided by Seneca Nation Archives/Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center, Allegany Territory 1931, June 25 – The closing program for the school year at the Thomas Indian School was held on this date in the evening at 7:45pm. The graduating students were: Grant Abrams (Seneca, Cattaraugus), Clarence Blueye (Seneca, Tonawanda), Grace Crowe (Seneca, Allegany), Arthur George (Seneca, Tonawanda), […]