December 26, 2025 issue
Community members gathered on December 2nd and 3rd at the Seneca Cattaraugus Fire Hall and Allegany Community Center for Healing Sessions Open to All The gatherings focused on healing, accountability, and strengthening individuals, families, and communities through honest reflection and open discussion. Both speakers brought perspectives rooted in lived experience, cultural knowledge, and long-standing work […]
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I hope everyone in the Seneca Nation enjoyed a great Christmas! The spirit and togetherness of our community, and the entire region, really shines bright during the holiday season, so I hope you are enjoying this special time creating special memories with family and friends. Shortly before Christmas, the Nation received great […]
Land bordering Long Rd. and I-190 presents potential economic development opportunities; No definitive plans yet CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is returning more than 200 acres of its ancestral homelands to Nation ownership, thanks to a donation agreement with a local developer. William and Michael Huntress, owners of Acquest Development, are transferring […]
The holiday season is officially upon us, bringing with it a sense of magic, community, and cheer! This year, our community is buzzing with a spectacular array of events designed to bring joy to all ages. From Christmas parties, meet Santa events, community dinners, craft classes, vendor days, etc., there is something for everyone to […]
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, Last week, on December 4, we celebrated what we sometimes call the Seneca Nation’s birthday, commemorating the 177th anniversary of the adoption of our Seneca Nation Constitution. Our people have always been resilient and have always adapted and evolved to confront and overcome the challenges in front of us and to prepare […]
SNIEDC: Native American Heritage Month Spotlight – Burrainfreeze In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we’re honored to spotlight some of the incredible Native entrepreneurs we have the privilege of supporting. One of the coolest businesses SNIEDC supports is Burrainfreeze. A custom “Thirst Aid Unit” serving up boba, iced coffee, ice cream, and pure childhood […]
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I hope everyone enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones and friends. We have so much to be thankful for in our community. It is hard to believe that 2025 is almost finished and that I have reached the halfway point of my term as Seneca Nation President. The past 12 […]
4 Bison Bulls Successfully Relocated to Seneca Nation to Help Restore Grassland Ecosystems and Native Food Sovereignty November 21, 2025 Lehigh, PA – Lehigh Valley Zoo (LV Zoo), Wildlife Restoration Foundation (WRF), and Seneca Nationof Indians (SNI) have successfully relocated 4 bison bulls from the Trexler Nature Preserve inPennsylvania to Seneca Nation lands in New […]
By Tami Watt, Editor Pictured above L to R: Outfit designed by Darice Sampson, modeled by Halsey Jimerson; Model Skylar Evans, dress by Karlene Familo, quillwork by Jamie Jacobs; First Lady Nicole Seneca in shoes designed by Jon Anne Capasso. The third annual Seneca Indigenous Fashion Show – Where Tradition Meets Trend was a cultural […]
Celebrate Indigenous history, traditions and culture across the territories this November! Celebrate Native American Heritage Night with the Buffalo Sabres – Click HERE for more info. Native American Heritage Day Basketball Game with UB Men’s Basketball – Click HERE for more info. Join Seneca Casinos as they celebrate at all three Seneca Resorts & Casinos […]