ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong, Sr. announced that, upon review of updated data, two local motor fuel providers conducting business on Seneca Nation Territory are compliant with Seneca Nation law and are not in danger of having their Seneca Nation business licenses suspended. “We want to thank our compliant providers […]
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Original Peoples Podcast Brings a New Generation Up-to-Speed on Haudenosaunee Teachings
‘It’s still kind of upholding that oral tradition of sharing, passing knowledge on and talking’ January 31, 2024 | By Candace Maracle · CBC News | cbc.ca It used to be that a Longhouse was the only place where you could hear traditional Haudenosaunee teachings but now they’re becoming more accessible to engage a younger […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Greetings, I hope this message finds you well and that you were able to get out and enjoy some sunshine. The téhdo:ö’ (groundhog) is predicting that spring will arrive early this year. I immediately start thinking about fresh walleye, hearty wild onion soup, and sweet maple syrup. We are almost there. Our students will have […]
Cattaraugus Territory Transfer Station UPDATE
More exciting construction news this week as we bring you the latest updates from the Seneca Nation Environmental Protection Department on the New Cattaraugus Territory Transfer Station. Construction began in October 2023 and has a tentative completion date of mid May 2024. The goal of the Transfer Station is to replace the annual large item […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr.
Greetings, I hope this message finds you well and in good health. We recently experienced a bout of frigid temperatures and lake effect snow across the region. I hope our winter sports enthusiasts can make the most of this weather. An area favorite, the Amsoil U.S. Air Force Snocross National will be returning to the […]
Seneca Nation to Receive $3.5 Million Federal Grant For Improvements at Lionel R. John Health Center
10,000 sf expansion planned ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation will receive a $3.5 million grant as part of the competitive Small Ambulatory Program announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Indian Health Service (HIS). According to HHS, the grant program is designed to invest in the […]
Council Motion to Approve Poormaster Food Voucher Policy
AT THE REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL OF THE SENECA NATION OF INDIANS HELD ON DECEMBER 09, 2023 AT THE WILLIAM SENECA BUILDING ON THE CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY. EXECUTIVES PRESENT:PRESIDENT : RICKEY L. ARMSTRONG, SR.CLERK: BETHANY JOHNSONPRO TEMPORE TREASURER: PRESLEY REDEYE TO APPROVE POORMASTER VOUCHER POLICY CLARIFICATION MOTION: by Keith White, seconded by Maurice John. Sr. that […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Happy New Year!!!, The new year is starting out with winter weather that we are accustomed to. The temperatures have been around the 20’s at night with some snowy and icy conditions here and there. As of this writing, the winds are howling, and some lake effect snow is expected this weekend. I want to […]
Allegheny River Nominated for ‘River of the Year’
Vote for your favorite state waterway through 5pm January 19, 2024 December 13, 2023 | By Marcie Schellhammer | bradfordera.com The mighty Allegheny River is one of three up for consideration for Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year. The river, which won in 1994 and 2017, starts as a stream in Potter County, crosses into […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Season’s Greetings, As of this writing, a fresh coat of snow blanketed the Allegany Territory. The scene reminds me of winter activities like sledding, snow snake, and skating. Unfortunately, with warmer temperatures in the forecast, it does not look like there will be a white Christmas. I hope that the students had a successful marking […]