May 15, 2026 issue
Construction and operational support for new Immersion Schools on Seneca territory among key initiatives May 19, 2026 – ALBANY, N.Y. – Elected leaders and citizens from the Seneca Nation and other Native Nations within New York gathered in Albany today for a day filled with important discussions, advocacy, outreach and education. Native Nations Day included […]
Seneca women are fierce. We are fierce protectors, leaders and defenders. A society based on matrilineal lineage; Seneca mothers were the foundation of communal villages and generational longhouses for centuries. We are keepers of our clans, hold the right to name leaders, cultivators and land bearers with the power to influence political and diplomatic endeavors. […]
Submitted by Andrew Howard, Conservation, Fish & Wildlife Manager This spring, hatchery staff completed the full walleye production cycle, including preparation, broodstock collection, spawning, incubation, and fry release. The process starts with a full cleaning of the hatchery. Raceways, hatching jars, work surfaces, and windows are scrubbed, and debris is removed. Equipment is inspected at […]
ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – Seneca Nation Councilor Tina Abrams has been selected by New York State Senator George Borrello as the 2026 Woman of Distinction honoree in New York’s 57th Senate District. Councilor Abrams was selected by Senator Borrello in recognition of her decades of leadership, advocacy and service to the Seneca Nation and […]
March is designated federal Women’s History Month. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. May is Seneca Women’s Acknowledgment and Recognition Month. Stay tuned as we continue to honor Seneca women from our communities in May.
Cattaraugus Territory – April 6th-April 10th, 2026 Spring is in the air, and Community Fair Week is just around the corner! Crafts, culture, food, and all kinds of fun for the whole family takes place April 6 through April 10, 2026. Interested in being a vendor on Friday, April 10? Go to sni.org/education/community-fair-2026 for information on how […]
Save the Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Time: 9am – 7pm Polling/Voting Locations: Allegany Territory – Seneca Fire8184 East Loop Rd., Salamanca, NY 14779 Cattaraugus Territory – Seneca Fire12879 Route 438, Irving, NY 14081 Eligible Enrolled Seneca voters 18 and older require a valid photo ID. Upcoming VIRTUAL MEETING: Due to recent public safety concerns, […]
Agreement establishes procedures for meaningful and timely consultation on projects that impact the Seneca Nation February 3, 2026 – ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is resetting its relationship with a key federal agency responsible for the forced relocation of its people 60 years ago to establish a foundation for meaningful dialogue in […]
Nation continues to amplify its voice in critical election year CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is taking a significant step to further amplify its voice in the 2026 election year. Nation leaders have approved the formation of an Independent Expenditure Committee (IEC) with initial funding of $1 million. According to New York […]
Nation-supported legislation will close jurisdictional loopholes, strengthen public safety on Nation lands January 16, 2026 CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation announced that key federal law enforcement legislation proposed and actively supported by Nation leaders has been officially introduced by Congressman Nick Langworthy. The Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act is designed to […]