On September 3rd 2025, my daughter Amethyst Rae Renaldo Lockett started her journey to spirit world after a month long battle in the hospital fighting a sickness so hard to overcome. I’d like to thank everyone in the community who came together and helped me give “ Ammy “ a proper farewell. From donating food, […]
January 19 2026 Issue
Newtown Novice Greeted By Alumni Ron John #33
Repost from Newtown Minor Lacrosse | 1/3/26 Newtown Novice was greeted by alumni Ron John #33 while waiting to go out on the field for their halftime play at the Buffalo Bandits Game, along with the rest of the team!
Join us for a Conversation about Designing and Making Language-Learning Resources
Wednesday, January 28th from 5-6:30pmat the Maker Space in the Sully, 12857 Route 438 – SNI Cattaraugus Territory Goals: This first session will be a chance for us to listen to language students and educators about the kinds of resources and products they are interested in creating so that we can figure out how to […]
A Message from President J.C. Seneca
Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, Welcome to our first newsletter of 2026! I hope everyone had a nice New Year celebration and is ready for a great year ahead. For our Seneca Nation government, advocacy will continue to be a key focus this year. For me, that starts here at home. I want to thank everyone who […]
Springville-Griffith Institute Seventh Graders Experienced Native American Culture Day
Repost from Springville-Griffith Institute | 1/6/26 Recently, seventh graders experienced Seneca culture firsthand during our annual Native American Culture Day, led by representatives of the Seneca Nation. Students rotated through interactive stations featuring corn husk doll-making and storytelling, Seneca instruments and traditional regalia, and cultural items and games — including learning about the history and […]
Be Septic SMART, Think at the Sink!
Submitted by Cattaraugus Utilities Help prevent back-ups Do not pour grease, fats, and oil from cooking down the drain. Collect grease in a container (a coup can work great) and throw it in the garbage. Also, place food scraps in garbage bags for trash disposal or, even better, toss it on a compost pile. (NO […]
Silver Creek Central School District Students Make Their Own Ribbon Shirts
Silver Creek Central School District | December 26, 2025 Cash LeRoy and Johnathan Seneca from Miss Tahamont’s Seneca 4 class, took part in a meaningful hands-on project: making their own ribbon shirts. Throughout the process, students learned how to read and follow a sewing pattern, design their shirts using ribbons, and develop practical skills such […]
Marshals Department Community Outreach
Cattaraugus Territory The youth had a blast at the Cattaraugus Marshals Department Community Outreach Annual Pledge Dodgeball Celebration! There was food, fun & good laughs! Nya:wëh to all who participated and organized this annual event!
The Native American Education Program
Repost from Silver Creek Central School District | December 30, 2025 The Native American Education Program took a field trip to the Buffalo History Museum this month. Students got a full tour and then met with Evin Schwartz from Beluga. Students were then grouped randomly to discuss what they learned, why it matters, and how […]
CANAR Conference 2025 in Chandler Arizona
Attended by Seneca Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Staff Members Attending a CANAR (Consortia of Administrators for Native American Rehabilitation, Inc.) Conference is an invaluable opportunity that presents a multitude of advantages and compelling reasons for individuals passionate about Native American rehabilitation, disability services, and allied fields. This gathering serves as a dynamic platform where professionals, scholars, […]










