November 14, 2025 issue
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 […]
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, Over the last several weeks, the impacts of the federal government shutdown have been felt by more individuals and families in our community and across the country. Among the harshest impacts have been on critical benefits programs, like SNAP, that people depend on to help feed their families. The Seneca Nation will […]
Comments undermine Nation’s efforts to combat drug trafficking on Nation Territories ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is demanding action from City of Salamanca officials in light of a recent exchange between the City’s Police Chief and the Cattaraugus County District Attorney which contemplates hostility, and even criminal charges, against Seneca Nation Marshals […]
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, The Nation recently welcomed a large delegation of federal, state and local elected officials and staff to our Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino for a wide ranging discussion of issues and priorities for the Nation and our people. Some of the topics presented by members of Council included environmental concerns, law enforcement, and other […]
Nation businesses, government operations provide more than 4,600 local jobs, support more than 8,000 total jobs in region October 22, 2025 BUFFALO, N.Y. – Leaders from the Seneca Nation gathered with elected state and local officials from throughout Western New York today to discuss a very powerful and important topic – the Nation’s critical role […]
On Tuesday, September 30, Seneca people across our territories walked together in orange — remembering the children who never came home and honoring the survivors who carry that strength within us today. At the Seneca Arts & Learning Center on the Allegany Territory, students and staff held their annual Every Child Matters Walk & Social […]
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, What a spectacular stretch of beautiful weather we’ve had! I hope everyone has been enjoying the sunshine and outdoors during these days of late summer and early fall. Let’s hope they keep coming for a while longer. I am happy to report some exciting progress on important issues to our Nation over the […]
Seneca Nation Applauds Updated Consent Order Between New York State and City of Olean to Prevent Ongoing Wastewater Overflows into the Allegheny River (Ohi:yo’) CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is applauding a recently announced updated agreement between the City of Olean and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation aimed at […]
Credit: Stephanie Stafford It’s an honor to introduce our SNI Fall Festival 2025 Lil Miss Participants! With a NEW concept, we have envisioned a program where each girl feels empowered, supported, and connected. These 9 young Seneca Women have pledged to represent our nation and traditions for a 12 month period. Our girls have gathered […]