SUMMER OF 2020 Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:göh, As I have been gathering my thoughts to address the members of the Seneca Nation and report on the state of our nation, it is unavoidable to acknowledge the difficult times we have all been experiencing. I’m humbled by the spirit of hard work and perseverance which I have […]
July 17 2020 Issue
Annuity check distribution schedule (Fy 2019-2020)
REVISED May 9, 2020 WHEREAS, the Nationwide Coronavirus Pandemic has resulted in unforeseen and extraordinary financial impacts on the Seneca Nation’s revenue sources; and WHEREAS, the Seneca Nation Councilors and Executives are vested by the Seneca Nation Constitution with the responsibility to act in the best interests of the Seneca Nation and our People; and […]
Armstrong Responds To ‘Red Raider’ Counter Petition
By Cameron Hurst | Jun 30, 2020 | Reprinted from the Post-Journal The conversation surrounding the longtime name of Jamestown High School’s mascot has once again caught the attention of the Seneca Nation of Indians leader. Rickey L. Armstrong Sr., in his second stint as the nation’s president, issued another written statement to The Post-Journal […]
Ja:goh Salamanca City Central High School Class of 2020
134th Commencement Ceremony On the evening of Friday, June 26, 2020, Salamanca City Central High School held their 134th commencement ceremony at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center. A few highlights from the ceremony include Ganö:nyö:k by Kaihalla George, greetings from High School Principal Mr. Christopher Siebert and President Rickey Armstrong, Sr., a message from Board of […]
BYU adds Native American law professor to committee on racial equality and diversity
Michalyn Steele, a professor in the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, is a member of the Seneca Nation PROVO — BYU’s eight-member committee tasked with improving racial equality on campus and in the local community has grown to nine members. Michalyn Steele, a professor in the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, […]
Hemp Logo Contest Winner Announcement
By Jessica Crouse, Hemp Compliance Administrator A Hemp Compliance Department Logo Contest was made open to the Seneca Nation and surrounding communities this past May. There were a number of entrants with renderings done both digitally and hand-drawn. It was hard to decide among the carefully created entries. Yet, through a consensus of Seneca Nation […]
Notice to Seneca Nation Employees on Layoff:
Submitted by Rosanna Jackson, Assistant HR Director The Seneca Nation hopes all of our employees are well and are practicing all safety precautions for you and your family. We would like to send an update on the new protocols for when you return to the workforce. Please be reminded that when a department starts to […]
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Education Dept. (Catt Territory) holds Tri-District Senior Dinner
Photos by Seneca Media Ja:goh to the Class of 2020! A social distance Senior Dinner, hosted by the Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Education Department, was held on July 10th at a the Big Indian Drive- in Theater in Irving, NY. The Cattaraugus Education Department hosted 75 Seniors from three main school districts; 30 Seniors from the […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Greetings! Sending out a special CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2020 Seneca high school and higher education graduates. I realize your ceremonies have had to be adjusted to work around the COVID-19 global pandemic we are all facing; but nonetheless, I hope you have been celebrating your accomplishments. Now, on to the next phase in […]