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 […]
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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 […]
Upcoming Holiday Events & Activities
Looking for a list of holiday-themed events to enjoy with the family this season? You’ve come to the right place! From Christmas parties, breakfast with Santa, community dinners, craft classes, vendor days, etc, there’s always a lot of great events happening around the territories during the holiday season. Check out the list below. May your […]
Seneca Nation Applauds President Biden’s Support for Haudenosaunee Nationals Participating in Lacrosse at 2028 Summer Olympics Under Their Own Flag
ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong, Sr. issued the following statement in response to comments made by President Joe Biden yesterday at the White House Tribal Nations Summit: “This week, President Biden is welcoming leaders and representatives from Native Nations across the United States to the White House for the White […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr.
Greetings, I hope this message finds you well. It was a blustery, cold, and snowy end to November as we experienced our first lake effect snowfall of the season. Fortunately, Mother Nature turned off the snow for now and raised the temperatures a smidge to usher in December. Casino CompactI have extremely important and exciting […]