President

A message from President J.C. Seneca

Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I hope everyone has been enjoying the first few weeks of summer. We have had some exciting developments in our community over the last few weeks. First, special congratulations to Allegany Deputy Marshal Nikolas Milks, who graduated from the USPIA (United States Police Indian Academy) Class 197! Nik completed the rigorous 13.5-week […]

President

Statement From Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca

Regarding the passing of Laurence “Larry” Hauptman “The Seneca Nation is deeply saddened by the passing of noted educator, historian and researcher Laurence Hauptman. At a time when our history – the true – history, has been continually whitewashed, glossed over and ignored in books, educational materials and in the news media, Professor Hauptman brought […]

Clerk

News From The Clerk’s Office

VIRTUAL COUNCIL SESSIONS The Seneca Nation will be utilizing the virtual online platform “Microsoft Teams” for the Council Sessions for enrolled members to have access to each Council meeting. To participate, enrolled members will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone as well as a valid email address to sign up. Please follow the […]

Departments

Seneca Holdings Stakeholder Meeting

Seneca Holdings invites Seneca Nation community members to join us for a stakeholder meeting to hear updates, learn about ongoing initiatives, and ask questions. Our mission is to advance the long-term economic self-sufficiency of the Seneca Nation through transparency, collaboration, and responsible investment. Your voice and perspective help strengthen our work and the path ahead. […]

Community News

Roswell Park Recognized by National Foundation for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Efforts

[June 15, 2026 | Reposted from Roswellpark.org] Buffalo cancer center hosts tour for Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families® Program, elected officials. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center welcomed representatives from the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Congressional Families® Program, along with U.S. Representatives Tim Kennedy and Jim McGovern and a representative of the Seneca Nation […]

Community News

Community Spotlight: Chef Lorinda John

Lorinda John. A cultural creative, culinary historian, and chef rooted in storytelling through food. I carry Seneca heritage, and my work is guided by the understanding that food is memory, identity, and connection. I am from Western New York and currently reside in the region, where I continue to build community through food, education, and […]

Community News

RAJ Publications Has Released Two New Books

Available at www.lulu.comOnöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) Band Music by Randy A. John and Rodney Haring This book is the first publication to focus on Onöndowa’ga:’ Cornet Bands and Music in Native Boarding Schools. Gary Farmer wrote the forward. Seneca children learned American music in the missionary, state, and federal schools they attended (Tunesassa, the Thomas Indian School, […]

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Additions & Deletions to Nation Roll

From Regular Council Held June 13, 2026 Welcome our recent enrollments to the Seneca Nation! – Six (6) Additions to The Seneca Nation Roll – June 13, 2026, Regular Session of Council We are asking parents who recently have or will be having their child(ren) enrolled and wishes to have their child(s) pictures included in […]