April 24, 2026 issue
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I hope everyone in our community is doing well. I want to start this message by recognizing Councillor Tina Abrams, who was recently selected by New York State Senator George Borrello as the “New York State Woman of Distinction” honoree for the 57th Senate District. The award was created to honor women […]
President Seneca was recently recognized on Buffalo Business First’s Power 250 List! This is Buffalo Business First’s 14th year compiling a list of the most powerful business leaders in Western New York. They consider quite a few factors: the parameters of a job, number of employees, community activities, length of time at a company and […]
Attention all Enrolled Seneca Members: Next Regular Session of Council to be held on the Allegany Territory Pursuant of Section 12 of the Constitution of the Seneca Nation of Indians, notice is hereby given to you that the Council of said Nation will convene in Regular Session: When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time: Starting at 9:30 a.m. […]
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I hope everyone had a nice Easter and that many of you have been enjoying the Cattaraugus Community Fair these past few days. March was a busy time, with several important conferences and events locally and across the country. The annual Reservation Economic Summit – or RES – took place in late […]
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, Since my last message, the United States has engaged in military activity in Iran and the Middle East. I want to start this newsletter by sending our community’s thoughts and well wishes to all of the brave warriors who answer the call to serve and put themselves in harm’s way. The Seneca […]
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I want to start my message for this newsletter by recognizing a beloved community member. Shortly before our last newsletter was published in late February, our Nation mourned the passing of Rosie Patterson. Rosie was a former Councillor, a longtime community advocate, a respected colleague, and a trusted friend to many within […]
Attention all Enrolled Seneca Members: Next Regular Session of Council to be held on the Allegany Territory Pursuant of Section 12 of the Constitution of the Seneca Nation of Indians, notice is hereby given to you that the Council of said Nation will convene in Regular Session: When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 Time: Starting at 9:30 a.m. […]
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I hope everyone is doing well. We started February with a very important development, when we welcomed officials from the United States Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District to the Allegany Territory, where we signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The MOU establishes consultation procedures for a meaningful, timely and collaborative process when […]
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I hope everyone has been staying safe and warm during this recent stretch of cold weather. Despite the cold temperatures and snow, the Seneca Nation recently welcomed someone who is completing an incredible journey. Noah Coughlan passed through the Cattaraugus Territory as part of “The Run for America – A Tribute to […]
Greetings, my fellow Senecas, Recent events and ongoing news reports of interactions between individual citizens and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have caused increased anxiety and confusion in communities across the country, including within the Seneca Nation and other Native Nations. Many of our people have expressed concern over potential ICE actions within […]