February 28, 2025 issue
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 […]
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 […]