October 1, 2025 | By Kevin Hayes | Republished from Spectrum News 1 Pictured above: A handshake as the announcement of the Seneca Nation purchasing the NLL’s Rochester Knighthawks between team president Dan Carey and Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca. (Spectrum News 1/Kevin Hayes) IRVING, N.Y. — Tuesday marked Truth and Reconciliation Day, bringing […]
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Ja:göh Carmine Hoag!
Alfred University’s Carmine Hoag named an Empire 8 Football Co-Offensive Player of the Week ALFRED, NY – Alfred University’s Carmine Hoag (Salamanca, NY) was named an Empire 8 Football Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Monday afternoon. Hoag enjoyed a breakout game with Alfred University, who defeated Hartwick College in 45-24 fashion on Saturday. Hoag finished the game with […]
Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to Support Seneca Language Preservation
On September 8th, 2025, Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h— a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the Onön:dowa’ga:’ Gawënö’ (Seneca language) — hosted its second annual golf tournament fundraiser in Salamanca, NY. The event brought together Seneca Nation community members, supporters, and sponsors to connect and celebrate the importance of language preservation. The recently acquired Rochester Knighthawks kindly donated a […]
Run Like a Native
September 6, 2025 – Haudenosaunee Runners came out to honor the Messengers of our past and participated in the Run Like A Native Messenger Relay. This relay covered 45 miles and included 30 runners with 15 separate relay exchanges. The message of community and culture was carried from the Cattaraugus Territory to the Buffalo Creek […]
NEW Annual Great Hill Cup
Save the Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 – Veterans Memorial Park on the Ohi:yo’ Territory. Enjoy two fields and six games as NCAA Teams compete for the handcrafted wooden lacrosse stick award and the first ever Great Hill Cup trophy! Fans will love new merchandise options in Adult and Youth sizes, as well as an […]
21st Annual Basil Williams All-Native Basketball Tournament
Gearing up for the 21st Annual Basil Williams All-Native Basketball Tournament this November! Please share, get your teams in, and reach out for a sponsorship opportunity. Nya:wëh!
Western Door Hockey 2025-2026 Season Is Back!
Ages 4 to 16 Years Sign-up TODAY for the 2025-2026 Western Door Hockey Season. USA Hockey sanctioned competition USA Hockey American Development Model 60 Ice Sessions Improve your skating mechanics and edge control. Learn puck control, passing, and shooting. Learn positions and team play. OFF ICE TRAINING PROGRAM: Learn to train like a hockey player! […]
Seneca Heat Lacrosse Seeking Coaches
BE A PART OF OUR FAMILY! It’s so rewarding being a reason why our youth has personal development on and off the field. Be a part of getting these kids out there to travel and experience different lacrosse environments. THEY DESERVE TO BE IN THESE SPACES REPRESENTING OUR COMMUNITIES. Contact Lauren Huff or Paul Twoguns […]
Honoring the Life of Noah Snyder
The Seneca Nation wishes to extend our heartfelt condolences and support to the family, friends, and teammates of Noah Snyder. Our entire community mourns this loss with you. We are all heartbroken by this tragedy. We wish you a peaceful journey Noah as you travel to be with the Creator in the Spirit World. Noah […]
Ja:göh! Ögwe’öweh Boys Crowned 2025 U15 Jr. NLL Champions
The Buffalo Jr. Bandits U15 squad brought home the title at the 11th annual Jr. NLL Tournament, held August 22–24, 2025, in Oakville, Ontario. The team dominated the competition from start to finish, posting a perfect 6–0 record — the only U15 team to remain undefeated throughout the tournament. In the championship game, they defeated […]










