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
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]










