April 12, 2024 issue
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’’ Gagwe:goh, November is a month for giving thanks. We started the month at Seneca Niagara at the Native American Heritage month dinner and social. Members were served a wonderful turkey and traditional foods dinner. Nya:wëh to the cooks. This year SGC gave a special award to the Cattaraugus and Allegany Onöndowa’ga:’ gawënö’ programs […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’, It’s been a very rainy month. Hopefully the weather will be better for Halloween. The CCC and the Sully center will have spooky fun activities during the week. Check the Seneca Media page for more details. Stay safe everyone. Some exciting news for the Mortgage program. Council approved new mortgage rates starting at […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwë:goh, Happy Fall everyone! The weather has been excellent for outdoor activities. Crime Victim Services and other Seneca Nation Departments held the annual Every Child Matters walk on Friday, September 29 around the grounds of the previous Thomas Indian School. This movement seeks reconciliation and remembrance for those who endured the boarding school […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’, Happy Fall everyone! I’m happy to announce our Fiscal year 2024 budget was approved at a Special Council Session on September 22, 2023. As I briefly presented in previous articles this process began in June 2022. Council and executives held 18 budget review meetings in preparation for approval.In preparing the budget, key assumptions […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’, We had a great Fall Festival weekend. I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the events. Congratulations to the float winners, Wheel Strong, TERC, and Education and nya:wëh to the groups that participated in the parade. Nya:wëh to the Fall Festival Committee for your dedication and organization each year. Work […]
Nya:wëh sgënö’ gagwë göh, Our days are getting shorter and students are heading back to college for the fall semester. The Seneca Fall Festival is quickly approaching on September 8-10, 2023, at the Saylor building grounds. This year’s theme is Shadisyo:ni:h – They are building it again, in recognition of our Longhouse. The Cattaraugus Health […]
Gagwe:göh sgë:nö’, What great weather we have been having. I appreciate this time of year where we can do outdoor family activities. School will start soon and new routines will begin. The best coming is football season, Let’s go Buffalo! We are continuing to have community meetings for members in Buffalo on August 23rd at […]
Nya:wëh sgënö, I’m thankful you are well. I hope everyone had a great time at the powwow. It was wonderful to see so many dancers and all the great events throughout the weekend. This year’s budget process is well underway. Budget review with Directors will continue throughout the next few months. There are many things […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwë:göh, It’s Marvin “Joe” Curry Veteran’s Pow Wow month and everyone is getting prepared for the many events happening throughout the weekend. Information can be found at senecapowwow.org. The event is scheduled for July 15-16 at Vet’s park in Salamanca, NY. On Friday, July 14th, Seneca Gaming and Entertainment will host a free […]
Nya:wëh Sgënö gagwëgöh, I’m thankful you are well. It’s high school graduation time. Congratulations Class of 2023!! From the famous author Dr Seuss, “Today is your day. You’re off to great places you’re off and away, Oh! The places you’ll go, you’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the […]