October 17, 2025 issue
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rovena Watt Abrams, 100, of the Seneca Nation Allegany Territory. Rovena passed on January 6, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones, after a long and fulfilling life. Born October 31, 1924 in Salamanca, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Nettie […]
Heyhey, Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ my fellow Senecas! This week marks the first 60 days of this administration’s term. We have completed 6 public meetings to address the community’s stance on the Compact negotiations with NYS. In addition, we are sending out a Compact Public Opinion Poll, which enrolled members may have already received in the mail. […]
Informational Session: An attorney-led informational session on where the Seneca Nation stands with NYS on the Gaming Compact. Wednesday, December 11th from 6pm to 8pm at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center Thursday, December 12th from 6pm to 8pm at the Seneca Fire Cattaraugus Hall Let’s learn as one mind. Community Group Discussions: Community group […]
Hey hey, Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’! Greetings, my fellow Senecas. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I’m so thankful and excited to be your president and I look forward to representing the Seneca Nation to the best of my ability. I’d like to introduce my office staff. Our Allegany Executive Assistant to the President is Bethany […]
Seneca Nation Canvass Day took place on November 12th at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino Events Center. President JC Seneca was sworn-in as the Seneca Nation’s 70th president by Clerk Lenith Waterman, along with Treasurer Al E. George, Councillors from Allegany; Christian Reiller, Kevin Seneca, Rickey L. Armstrong Sr. and Joshua Becker, and Councillors […]
Referendum Vote to Amend the Seneca Nation Constitution to Lower the Voting Age Eligibility Requirement to 18 ~ November 5, 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT On October 3, 2024, Council passed a resolution setting November 5, 2024, as the date of a referendum to determine whether the Seneca People agree to amend Section X of the Seneca Nation […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ Onöndowa’ ga:’ I am humbled by and grateful for the support and trust the Seneca people have shown in choosing me to lead our Nation. I began my service for the Seneca people working on the Steamburg Water Project. I continued with the Seneca Nation Housing Authority for 27 years. I also worked […]
Referendum Vote to Amend the Seneca Nation Constitution to Lower the Voting Age Eligibility Requirement to 18 ~ November 5, 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT On October 3, 2024, Council passed a resolution setting November 5, 2024, as the date of a referendum to determine whether the Seneca People agree to amend Section X of the Seneca Nation […]
Greetings, I hope that this message finds you well. Hadiwënodajés (The Thunderers) came through the territories this past weekend and ushered in some seasonable weather. Now would be the perfect time to plan a fall ride as the Ohi:yo’ hills are starting to burst with color. Congratulations to the Salamanca Warriors (5-0) varsity football team […]
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