January 17, 2025 issue
Greetings, I hope this message finds you well. Sawádäshäga’tši’ (The season has come to an end again.) The leaves are starting to change, and the nights are getting shorter and cooler. If you get a chance, take a stroll and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage. I hope you had a chance to get out to […]
The Seneca Nation government is hard at work honoring our commitment to provide services, programs, and opportunities for all Seneca people now and generations to come. From addressing our Nation’s housing needs and expanding our land base to healthcare updates and sustainable energy solutions, we are focused on keeping our Nation and community strong. Our […]
Greetings, I hope that this message finds you well. Hayë:neah (September) ushers in a new academic year for our youth. Fall high school sports are also back in action. Although Mother Nature paused the Salamanca Warriors varsity football home opener, the Warriors prevailed over Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton 38-14. Another Fall favorite, the Seneca Fall Festival is […]
Save the Date! The annual Fall Festival on the Cattaraugus Territory takes place September 13th-15th.
The Elders’ Summer Caribbean-themed event last week was a blast! Our Elders arrived wearing festive Caribbean attire and were greeted to a tropical-decorated venue! President Rickey Armstrong Sr. gave a welcome speech to start the festivities. Elders enjoyed a photo booth, a live steel drum band, and the Queen of Limbo showcasing Caribbean dance moves. […]
Greetings, I hope that this message finds you well. It is back to hënödeyësdahgw’a’geh (school) time, and I hope our children and parents are ready for a rewarding academic year! Our college students recently returned to campus, and I hope they are off to a great start as well. The Haudenosaunee Nationals Women’s U20 team […]
By Alyssa Coustenis, Reporter. All photos courtesy of Seneca Media & Communications Center The fourth World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference (WISPC) took place in Niagara Falls from July 22-24. Hosted by the Seneca Nation at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. This year’s conference theme was ‘Reclaiming Indigenous Resiliency and Hope’. The Seneca Nation welcomed […]
Greetings, I hope that this message finds you well. Another gagëhöde’ (summer) favorite, fair time. Whether it’s the rides, animals, or the fair food, I hope you can attend your favorite summertime fair. Reclaiming Indigenous Resiliency and Hope brought Indigenous peoples and allied attendees from across Turtle Island and the world to Seneca Niagara. Recently […]
Beginning at 9 a.m. yesterday morning, the Seneca Nation in partnership with the City of Salamanca began the removal of multiple illegal vagrant encampments across the Allegany Territory. These encampments present a risk to community health, safety, environment, and are in direct violation of Seneca Nation Laws and Ordinances. A taskforce comprised from several agencies […]
The Seneca Veterans Powwow was held at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino on July 20th and 21st. Indigenous dancers, singers and crafters from all over Turtle Island showcased their amazing talents in the hills of Ohi:yo’. The Powwow committee lined up various specials, two full days of contests, socials, a handrum contest and planned […]