September 12, 2025 issue
OUR LAND, OUR ROOTS Save the Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 With the official proclamation declaring September as Remember the Removal (RTR) Month, the RTR Committee is proud to present a series of events to commemorate the removal of our people from our ancestral lands. This year’s theme is a proud declaration that though we […]
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, Welcome to September! I hope all of our students, teachers and parents have been enjoying a smooth start to the new school year, as students have returned to classrooms and campuses over the last few weeks. Even though we are in the last few official days of summer, September is an important time […]
Photos courtesy of cattco.gov Pictured above: Cattaraugus Planning Board Members: Terry Hahn, Mike Zaprowski, Paul Mager, Tina Abrams, Mark Smith, Al Ormond, and Jim Valent ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – Seneca Nation Councilor Tina Abrams was recently recognized for her outstanding community leadership when she was presented the Brooks Patterson Community Leadership Award by the […]
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, Pictured above: First Lady Nicole Seneca & President J. Conrad Seneca attend the Elder’s Summer Event at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino I hope this message finds you well. I want to start this message saying Ja:göh to a number of our athletes. As we know, the Haudenosaunee Nationals U20 team recently competed […]
Future secured for storied National Lacrosse League city Rochester, NY (August 5, 2025)… One of the most storied cities in National Lacrosse League history is entering a new era. The Seneca Nation, through its wholly-owned business subsidiary Seneca Holdings, LLC, has officially purchased the Rochester Knighthawks, ensuring the franchise’s future in a city where the […]
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, Pictured above: Six Seneca Nation President’s attended the August Council Meeting; L-R; Councillor Rickey Armstrong Sr., Councillor Maurice “Moe” John Sr., President JC Seneca, Dwayne “Jim” Ray, Robert Odawi Porter. I hope this message finds you well. Summer has certainly been flying by! This time of year always brings the Erie County Fair, […]
Back for its 34th year, the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow was held Saturday and Sunday, July 19th & 20th, 2025 at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. Showcasing Indigenous tradition, dance, arts, and hospitality, the event welcomed guests of all ages to experience rich Native American culture while honoring service members. An event like […]
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I hope this message finds you and your families well. It’s been a very busy and productive summer across our Nation. Many of you following the Seneca Media and Communication’s social media channels are already aware that our leadership, alongside the Public Safety Commission, recently hosted a significant meeting with a large delegation […]
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2025 The Cattaraugus Education Department held their Annual High School Graduation Banquet at the Seneca Firehall Nya:wëh to the Council, Clerk, and Executive Offices, and everyone else involved for always supporting this important day for our future leaders. We wish them all the best as they start new chapters in their journeys! […]
The 2025 Seneca Veterans Powwow will be here before you know it! The 2025 Veterans Powwow takes place July 19 & 20 at the Seneca Allegany Casino and Resort in Salamanca, NY. Visit senecapowwow.org for information on ticketing, lodging, and more, and be sure to follow the Facebook page (link above) for all the latest […]