The Seneca Nation Department of Education Cattaraugus announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge that are enrolled in the program. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, […]
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Seneca Nation Library News
Allegany Branch Pictured above: Cliff Redeye, III and Mike Crouse presenting during the Library culture series. On June 5th, the Allegany Library hosted two local artists, Mike Crouse and Cliff Redeye, III, who gave presentations on their craft and how they got started in their respective mediums. Cliff discussed leatherworking, his process, and what drew […]
Iroquois Sachem Challenge
Register by July 7, 2023! The annual Iroquois Sachem Challenge is back! Eligible 13-year-olds will have the opportunity to learn valuable practical knowledge, as well as life and survival skills. This 6-week program starts July 10th and ends August 18th at the Steamburg Community Center. Program applications are due July 7, 2023. Applications will be […]
Remember the Removal 2023 Meetings
The Remember The Removal committee has been meeting biweekly to plan for the upcoming 2023 and next year’s events. The current committee consists of Nancy Toth, Rod Peirce, Gloria Heron, Linda Crouse, and Terry John. Nancy Toth has been selected as this year’s committee chair. This year’s walk will go from Red House Bridge to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]