Greetings, I hope everyone is enjoying summer. It’s a great time of the year with all types of outdoor activities for all ages. Our casinos are hosting outdoor concerts, recreation programs are in full swing, families are travelling and some are home enjoying their flowers and gardens. Unfortunately, we have also had a tragic event […]
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Notice of Regular Session of Council
Attention all Enrolled Seneca Members: Next Regular Session of Council to be held on the Cattaraugus 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, August 12, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Greetings, I hope everyone is enjoying your summer. Growing gardens, planting flowers, hosting picnics and attending outdoor sports provides a way to bring families and friends together. For some, picking blueberries and strawberries is a treasured family tradition enjoyed by all ages especially when the berries are made into buckles, pies and shortcakes. As the […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Greetings, Since becoming President of the Seneca Nation and knowing first-hand the challenging issues that need to be handled in the best interest of our Seneca Nation and its Members, I am grateful for all the support from our Seneca communities. By attending public meetings, being involved with committee meetings, participating in events, volunteering your […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Seneca Nation Officials Announce A Tentative New 20-Year Compact With New York State Following several months of negotiations, Seneca Nation President Armstrong, Treasurer Pagels and Tribal Council announced that an agreement in principle has been reached with New York State for a new 20-year casino gaming Compact. The tentative agreement comes after several months of […]
Powwow Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in volunteering at this year’s Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow? Call Emily at (716) 945-1790, ext. 3016 or email volunters@senecapowwow.org to sign-up! Learn more about the event by visiting senecapowwow.org.
A Message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Greetings, Well, we made it to the end of May without any more snow! Let’s see what June brings us, besides mosquitoes. I’m hoping for many sunny days ahead, so I can do more yard work and work on my tan. Graduation parties will be in full swing soon and school will be out before […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Greetings, May is such a great name for this month! It may rain, it may snow, it may be seventy degrees, or it may be thirty degrees. This time of year, we just need to keep a wind breaker, a raincoat, umbrella, mud boots and gloves in our vehicles – until the sun decides to […]
Another Voice: Governor’s silent actions echo with disrespect for the Seneca Nation
By Rickey Armstrong, Sr. | The Buffalo News – May 8th, 2023 The ideals of diplomacy and mutual respect have been echoed in Native Nations’ treaties and agreements with other governments for centuries. In fact, the Treaty of Canandaigua between the Haudenosaunee and the United States, supported by George Washington, sought to establish a firm […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr.
Greetings, I’m hoping that little snow flurry is the last we’ll see of that until next winter! It was eighty plus degrees one day and two days later we had temperatures in the low thirties with sleet and snow. Hopefully, we can now move on to warmer and warmer days. At the end of March, […]