Departments

SNI Higher Education Update

Submitted by Barbara Weston, Cattaraugus Education Department Spring 2026: Please note that the scholarship application deadline for enrolled members is January 4th! The initial application must be submitted by the posted deadline, all supporting documentation must be turned in as soon as they are available. Call or stop in if you have any questions. CATTARAUGUS […]

Elders

Silver Creek Central School Students Visit Elders

Students presented the elders with beaded ornaments then stayed to visit and enjoyed playing cards, shuffleboard, pool, and bingo as well. The elders are Karen Bucktooth, Terry-Sue John, Julie Carry-Moccasin, Romona Stonechild, Agnes Williams, Edith Cooper, Esther TallChief, Margie Schindler, Brenda HalfTown.

Departments

Commerce Department Commission Meeting

The next Commerce Department Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, January 14th at 1pm, at the Seneca Allegany Administration Building (SAAB), 2nd floor conference room. For more information, please contact Rosemary at (716) 945-1005, (716) 257-6706 or via email at r.patterson@sni.org.

Sports

Rochester Knighthawks Home Opener Victory

The Knighthawks are starting this season off with a bang! Adding another win this season, the Knighthawks defeated the Philadelphia Wings 15-11 on December 20th to a full house. They won against the San Diego Seals the week prior 15-7. Seneca Nation President and First Lady Nicole Seneca were greeted players during half time and […]

Elders

Upcoming Seneca Elder Events

Submitted by Patti Brisley Sign-up sheets for shows will be available 1 MONTH prior to the event. Numbers are turned into the Casino 1 week prior, if you have a change in plans please cancel before then. GUEST TICKET MUST BE PAID FOR AT LEAST 1 WEEK PRIOR TO SHOW *Note: Guests are not guaranteed, […]

Clerk

December Enrollments

December 13, 2025 Regular Session of Council Each month, the Seneca Nation welcomes newly enrolled Seneca Nation members. This past Saturday, December 13th, 2025, Council welcomed nine new Onöndowa’ga. • Syles Sage Blackwolf Palmer, Hanyah:dëh (He is Turtle clan)• Kaid Luke Brant, Hota:yö:nih (He is Wolf clan)• Leonel Jose Marchese II, Hohswë’gai:yo’ (He is Hawk […]

Sports

Haudenosaunee Sweep PALA Sixes Cup in Puerto Rico

The Haudenosaunee won the gold medal in the men’s and women’s competitions at the 2025 Pan-American Lacrosse Association Sixes Cup in Humacao, Puerto Rico on Sunday, defeating the host in both finals. The Haudenosaunee men competed in the PALA Sixes Cup for the first time, and powered past Puerto Rico 15-12 on the final day […]

Departments

Public Notice of Hearing AND Request for Public Comments

Seneca Nation Environmental Protection Department The Seneca Nation’s Environmental Protection Department (“EPD”) is seeking public comment on our Draft Water Quality Standards. EPD has prepared Draft Water Quality Standards that establish clear and enforceable criteria to protect all waters within the Nation’s exterior boundaries. These standards define the Nation’s designated uses, including, fishing, gathering, cultural […]