This year the Seneca Elder’s Summer Event was a drive-thru distribution in an effort to keep members safe from COVID-19. Social distancing protocols and PPE were in effect as the President’s Office and Nation Executives handed out a meal, prizes, and gifts. The Clerk’s Office was also present to assist with registration. The successful events […]
August 28 2020 Issue
Gakwi:yo:h Farms welcomes twenty-five Red Angus cows
By Tami Watt, Editor OHI:YO’- Gakwi:yo:h Farms has recently welcomed twenty-five Red Angus cattle to their growing livestock operation. The Seneca Nation has revamped an old dairy farm located on Sullivan Hollow in Great Valley, NY, formerly ran by late Phil Attea. Project Manager, Gordon Brown, and staff have been busy preparing the site for […]
NCAI advocates for Iroquois Nationals
Submitted by Tina Abrams In my role as Northeast Area VP of NCAI I was able to advocate and obtain a letter of support from various native organizations in regards to the denial of Iroquois Nationals to participate in the World Games next year. View letter of support below:
Seneca Nation working with Crime Stoppers WNY to keep territories safe from illegal drug activity
The Seneca Nation has enlisted the help of a strong partner in its ongoing efforts to keep the Seneca people and Seneca territories safe from the dangers of illegal drugs. The Nation announced that it is working in partnership with Crime Stoppers WNY to help address concerns about illegal drug activity on Nation territory. Crime […]
New Indigenous Officiating Committee To Strengthen Indigenous Voices In Lacrosse
Herbie John, Cattaraugus Territory, Turtle Clan was chosen to be a member of the Indigenous Officiating Committee. The recognition of Herbie’s attributes to the game is a great honor to his family and hometown friends. Herbie referees in the OLA, FNLA, ECBL and USBOXLA and travels the eastern seaboard and across the country to referee […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Greetings! On Wednesday evening, August 19th, 2020, we honored thirteen High School Equivalency Program graduates. The recognition ceremony was held at the Cattaraugus Community Center. Despite the difficulties with the COVID-19 restrictions, the determination of these graduates humbles me. A piece of paper does not make success. Success is what is inside each of us […]
Construction Technology Program recognizes six graduates
By Nancy Toth, T.E.R.C. The Seneca Training Center, Construction Technology Program, a program directed by the Training and Employment Resource Center recognized six trainees on Thursday, August 20th at a celebration held in the amphitheater area of the Onohsagwe:de’ Cultural Center on a beautiful sunny day. The trainees were able to continue their learning in […]
Strawberry Moon Festival: Artpark dedicates Native American Peace Garden
The event was emceed by Dr. Joe Stahlman, director of the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum. It was held in lieu of the planned two-day Strawberry Moon Festival due to the pandemic By Jmaloni | Sat, Aug 1st 2020 | Reprinted from wnypapers.com Artpark & Company welcomed members of the local and Western New York Native American […]
Upcoming Police Review Meeting
The City of Salamanca and the Seneca Nation invite the Seneca Community to participate in the upcoming Salamanca Police Review Meeting. See below for details:
Check out the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum online
As cooler weather approaches, the Museum has you covered with hoodies, jackets and more! We recently added even more items into our online store to make our mission based items more available to you. Please visit shop.senecamuseum.org to shop with us!