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Indigenous Spirit Dance Group Undergoes Name Change

They are now called Gaëni:yo’s, Singers & Dancers Reposted courtesy of Marty Jimerson, Jr. The Indigenous Spirit Dance Group will be undergoing a name change and the new name will be called, Gaëni:yo’s, Singers & Dancers. Gaëni:yo’s, pronounced “Guy – Knee – Yos “ which refers to “Good Songs”. I felt this is more appropriate. […]

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Seneca Language Summer Interns

Seneca Language Teacher Support and Community Outreach would like to recognize our summer Seneca Leadership interns, Adam Clark and Gahsëni’de’ Hubbell. They have taken on the challenge of enhancing their Gano:nyök vocabulary, practicing Seneca verb conjugation, learning more about Seneca grammar, and developing a deeper understanding of Seneca language and culture. Their instructors are community […]

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Tribal Sovereignty and the Federal Trust Relationship

Presented by the Department of Indigenous Cancer Health Grand Rounds L to R: Dean Seneca, Dallin Maybee, Rodney Haring, Todd Gates, Rory Wheeler. (Photo courtesy of Dean Seneca) Protecting Sovereignty, Honoring the Trust This powerful event featuring Dallin Maybee, JD (Seneca/Arapaho) a nationally respected Native American legal expert specializing in tribal sovereignty, treaty law, and […]

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Upcoming Blood Drive

Sponsored by SMADD, In Loving Memory of Jeanette Lay Please join Connect Life and friends & family of Jeanette Lay for a blood drive in her memory on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1pm until 5pm at the Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Community Center, 12767 Rt. 438, Irving, NY 14081. Just one blood donation can help […]

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Tribal Block Grant Applications

Early Childhood Learning Center – 2016 Henondeyesta’ Drive, Irving, NY 14081 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Monday, August 11, 2025 APPLICATIONS DUE BY: Monday, September 8, 2025 Contact: Block Grant Coordinator/Fiscal Specialist – Darrien Spruce: Phone: 716-532-0505 | Email: darrien.s@sni.org. This program is first come first serve, it is income based. If you are currently on block grant […]

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Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey

Seneca Nation of Indians Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan – Public Survey Seneca Nation is seeking input for the 2026 Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan will address the Nation’s risks posed by hazards (e.g., flood, landslides, winter storms) and identify specific strategies to help reduce or eliminate risks. Take the survey HERE!

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Salamanca City Central School District Back to School Picnics

Prospect Back to School Picnic Save the Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 5-6:30pmWelcome Back Prospect Students and Families! Please join us for the Prospect Elementary Back to School Picnic. All Prospect Families are welcome! Seneca Intermediate & High School Welcome Back Picnics Save the Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 5-6:30pm. All Seneca Intermediate […]

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Attention All ECLC Head Start Parents:

Help our teachers prepare for the school year by emailing a picture of your child to the Head Start Family Administration at lacey.john@sni.org. The picture of the student should be clear and from the shoulders up Pictures will be used for: Child’s File Classroom labeling School Bus Seating Bulletin Boards Questions? Call Lacey John at […]

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Student Spotlight: Ja:göh Merle Watt III!

July 23, 2025 | Repost from SCCSD FB This summer, two of our incredible students from the Salamanca City Central School District, Merle Watt III and Zoe Alvarez-Fluent, were selected to attend an all-expense-paid Entrepreneurship Camp in North Carolina! This is a huge accomplishment and marks the second year in a row that Salamanca High […]