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Seneca Nation To Hold Monthlong Community Support Initiative

Public asked to sign letters, online petition in support of fair gaming Compact ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is encouraging the public to voice its support for the Nation’s efforts to secure a fair and equitable gaming Compact with New York State. Seneca officials announced that community support events will be held […]

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Seneca Nation Condemns Language Heard at High School Lacrosse Game

Video captured slur being directed at Lake Shore student athletes ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is condemning racially-charged language that was directed at members of the Lake Shore Varsity Boy’s lacrosse team by a spectator during a game at Williamsville South High School earlier this week. The incident was captured during live […]

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Cattaraugus Community Fair 2023

We:so’ nya:wëh to all those who planned and participated in the annual community fair earlier this month on Cattaraugus Territory. Each day was packed full of activities and it was great to see so many smiles and the community together! Enjoy the slideshow below featuring photos from the different events scheduled throughout Community Fair Week […]

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Seneca Nation Celebrates Opening of Nativa Cannabis

Dispensary will operate 7 days a week April 12, 2023 | By Phil Pantano, Pantano & Associates, LLC NIAGARA TERRITORY, NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation rolled out its latest business enterprise on its Niagara Territory earlier this week on April 12th. Nation leaders and officials gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Nativa […]

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A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr.

Greetings, Spring has finally sprung – I saw two robins fighting over a worm last week! I also see that the SALC staff has started bringing the children outside for their walks in the afternoons. I’m hoping we’re done with the snow, as we get prepared for some rain. Good things have been happening at […]

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Presidential UPDATE (04.04.23)

President Rickey L. Armstrong resumes Public Service Announcements by providing an update to the Seneca people about important issues surrounding the Seneca Nation gaming compact, housing matters, and a recent cancellation of a residential lease on territory. He provides insight into the upcoming budget season with a message of “Making it a priority to strengthen […]

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Women’s History Month

Seneca women are fierce. We are fierce protectors, leaders and defenders. A society based on matrilineal lineage; Seneca mothers were the foundation of their 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 […]

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Women’s History Month

Like many commemorative months celebrated annually, their roots are often unclear. Yet the first presidential proclamation of Women’s History Week was issued in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter. This proclamation evolved into Women’s History Month recognized from March 1 to March 31. As Seneca people, we have known since time immemorial the invaluable contributions women […]