By Alyssa Coustenis, Newsletter Reporter Located at the Fashion Outlets in Niagara Falls, Indigenous Attractions is supporting native artists and educating community members in while doing so, combatting intergenerational trauma. Evelyn and Dave George-Shongo envisioned a space that brings a better community by helping to bridge the gap of cultural and indigenous information in the […]
February 24 2023 Issue
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Greetings, Makes you wonder about that crazy groundhog – when he said six more weeks of winter, then we get temps in the sixties. I suppose even groundhogs can be wrong sometimes, too. Maybe this means March will go out like a lion. Seneca Energy is now offering two new programs for individual homeowners: a […]
From The Desk of The Treasurer
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’, With our mid-winter ceremonies completed, our new cycle begins. I’m excited to move forward on some important initiatives. At February’s regular Council session, the council moved forward with a request for proposal to build seven new homes at the Bush Road development. The new builds will include 3-5 bedroom homes. The applications for […]
News From The Clerk’s Office
Please take the time to stop in the Clerk’s Office and check your registration to be sure your contact information is up to date. This is very important for us to better serve you! The Allegany & Cattaraugus Clerk’s Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Buffalo Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 […]
Councillor Maurice John, Sr. attends Navajo Nation Inauguration
Pictured above: Councillor Maurice John, Sr. & Buu Nygren, President, Navajo Nation. On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, SNI Councillor Maurice John, Sr. witnessed history as the youngest person ever to lead the Navajo Nation, Buu Nygren, took the oath of office. His vice president, Richelle Montoya, is the first woman ever to hold that position. […]
Yanenowi Logan Gives Opening Address at NCAI
Cornell Junior Yanenowi “She Guards the Corn” Logan, Cattaraugus resident, Deer clan, gave the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) State of the Native Nations Youth Address at the annual conference on February 21st at the Rasmuson Theater at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Ms. Logan gave an empowering speech […]
Public Notices
Below you will find public notices regarding the following: Proposed Exclusion and Banishment Law – 60 Day Comment Period Civil and Administrative Action against Ronald L. Tallchief Gaming Compact Update – Notice of Public Meeting Gaming Compact Public Meeting ATTENTION ALL ENROLLED NATION MEMBERS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: GAMING COMPACT UPDATE The Seneca Nation will […]
Seneca Holdings 2023 Summer Internship Program – LAST CALL
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023 Internship Program Dates: June 12 -August 4, 2023Salary: $15 an hourJob Type: Full Time PAID Internship (40 hour work week; 8 week duration)Contact Information: Caitlin Mccannon, cmccannon@senecaholdings.com Program DescriptionSeneca Holdings is the investment arm of the Seneca Nation of Indians. We actively identify, invest in, and/or partner with new and […]
Join the Ohi:yo’ Beading Ladies!
Initiated by Artist Penny Minner with Creatives Rebuild New York in collaboration with the Onöhsagwë:de’Cultural Center. Mondays from 6-8pm, ages 12-adult. See flyer below for details:
Seneca Nation Library Update
Allegany Branch Submitted by Glenda Grey We are hosting our first Gardening Workshop on March 18th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Admission is a pack of seeds. Please call 716-945-3157 extension 3405 to register, seating is limited to 10. If you need to cancel, please call. We will be learning about different types of […]