August 28, 2026 issue
Howes Cave, NY: Saturday and Sunday, Sept 5th and 6th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate Haudenosaunee creativity at this vibrant event featuring an all-Iroquois Art Market showcasing both traditional and contemporary arts and fine crafts. Highlights include: Immerse yourself in Haudenosaunee art, culture, and storytelling. Cost: $8 members/$10 non-members/$5 children ages 5-17/free children under 5 includes […]
The Seneca Nation Advocate Program will be submitting an application for the Fiscal Year 2026 funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Interested persons may review the draft model plan for discussion/comments to be considered for the finalization of the model plan between August 24-28, 2026 at the Cattaraugus and Allegany Advocate […]
Social Dancers: Allegany River Indian Dancers – Saturday, August 22, dances at 11am/2pm Howes Cave, NY: Founded in 1979, the Allegany River Indian Dancers have become one of the best-known Native dance groups in the United States and Canada today. The group has traveled throughout North America, sharing traditional Iroquois social dances. The group is […]
Join us for a day of culture and community at the 3rd Annual Gathering of the Seasons Powwow & Smoke Dance Competition! All are welcome! Bring your family and friends to the Seneca Arts & Learning Center on August 22, 2026, for a vibrant cultural experience. For any questions or more information, contact Chelce Finch […]
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I want to start this message by congratulating the women of the Haudenosaunee Nationals, who recently completed a historic run in the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo, Japan! The Nationals beat teams from Chinese Taipei, Ireland and England to make it to the tournament’s semi-finals and then to the Bronze Medal […]
Venom – Cattaraugus Rez The Cattaraugus Re Pet of the Month is Venom Maracle Geiogamah (she/her). Her owner is Destinee Geiogamah. She was born in 2018, found in the woods behind her grandmas house. Little rez kitty made the big move to Buffalo as a brand new kitten and has been a city kitty ever […]
Submitted by Sarah Williams, Seneca Nation Planning Department The Rez Pet Program was created with one goal in mind: helping pets and the people who love them. We know our community cares deeply about their animals, and we want to make it easier for families to access resources, education, and support close to home. What […]
SNI Department of Transportation Cattaraugus Community MeetingWednesday, August 19, 20265:00pm-6:30pmSaylor Building Allegany Community MeetingTuesday, August 18, 20265:00pm-6:30pmAllegany Community Center MPR SNDOT invites the community to comment on the SNDOT Safety Plan. SNDOT will host a public meeting to provide an overview of the Safety Plan. For more information or questions, email: a.kennedy@sni.org.
Remember the Removal – CATERING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Event: Remember The RemovalDate: September 26, 2026Location: Steamburg Community Center MPRDelivery Address: 1220 Center Road, Randolph, NY 14772Delivery Time: 10:30am Scope of Work:RTR Committee is currently accepting bid proposals for Corn Soup and Fry Bread. We are looking for 2 hulled corn soup makers and 2 Fry […]
The Seneca Nation Newsletter staff attended the Indigenous Media Conference in Portland, Oregon for the first time! We learned, connected, and are revived to continue our dedication to our community. We received encouragement, insight and love from Indigenous journalists from all over Turtle Island. We got to see cultural performances at the opening ceremonies. Staff […]