January 17, 2025 issue
Greetings, I hope this message finds you well. We are at the peak of o:ya:ji (blueberry), dagwá’dä:në’ (raspberry), and otgä:shä’ (blackberry) season. Check out the Seneca Nation Gakwi:yoh Farms Facebook page for market information. The weather was ideal to travel to the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino for the annual Seneca Veterans Powwow. This year, […]
The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow, formally known as the Seneca Casino Veteran’s Pow Wow, is an annual contest pow wow in honor of our veterans. “Joe” was a member of the Seneca Nation’s Snipe Clan and was born on the Cattaraugus Territory. He was a member of the Iroquois Post #1587 and served in several positions […]
Greetings, I hope this message finds you well. Gagëhödé (summer) brings about various outdoor activities, family gatherings, and so much more. I hope everyone can attend this year’s Marvin “Joe” Curry Veteran’s Powwow at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino being held the weekend of July 20th & 21st. For more information, please visit: Senecapowwow.org. […]
Law Enforcement Referendum Update: The following questions were posed during public meetings held for the Seneca People on June 4th and 5th on the Allegany and Cattaraugus Territories, respectively, and during the June 8th Regular Session of Council. If you have any questions or comments about the referendum, you can send them to LawEnforcement@sni.org. Your […]
Greetings, I hope this message finds you well. Ó dáië:h (It’s hot)! Although the Summer Solstice was on June 20th, it felt more like the dog days of summer last week. To help you escape the heat during future heat waves, the ACC & CCC have been designated as cooling sites. The Allegany Elder Center […]
Announcement: On April 13, 2024, at a Regular Session of Council, the Council passed a resolution setting July 12, 2024, as the date of a referendum to determine whether the Seneca People support the creation and operation of a Seneca Nation police department at this time. The referendum is also intended to provide guidance as […]
Greetings, I hope this message finds you well. We are back to more gëgwidekneh (Spring) like weather. I hope everyone had the opportunity to enjoy the early taste of summer weather. I want to remind everyone that the Seneca Nation’s Environmental Protection Department conducts routine water sampling at the Nation’s recreational areas on the Allegany, […]
Announcement: On April 13, 2024, at a Regular Session of Council, the Council passed a resolution setting July 12, 2024, as the date of a referendum to determine whether the Seneca People support the creation and operation of a Seneca Nation police department at this time. The referendum is also intended to provide guidance as […]
Greetings, I hope that this message finds you well. The rolling hills of the Ohi:yo’ are full of leaves once again. It feels more like o’jógëhö:di’ (It became summer) suddenly. This weather is ripe for gardening, outdoor fun, or an evening stroll. Women’s Right to VoteThis year, May 23, 2024, marked a significant milestone in […]
Greetings, I hope this message finds you well. The weather is warm and gayëtwahsö’ (Planting season) has begun. I hope that you can start and tend a garden this growing season. Congratulations to Zed Williams of the Cattaraugus Territory for being afforded the opportunity to show off his football skills for the Buffalo Bills. Zed […]