June 26, 2026 issue
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 […]
[Reposted from News10NBC | Author: Garrett Chan News10NBC | Published: June 24, 2026] VICTOR, N.Y. — A historic site in the town of Victor holds stories dating centuries before the United States was born. News10NBC’s Garrett Chan visited the Ganondagan Historic Site to learn more. Ganondagan, also known as the Town of Peace, is the […]
[Excerpt from ICT News Article by Amelia Schafer | Published June 1, 2026 | Full article @ https://ictnews.org/news/america-250-how-the-haudenosaunee-shaped-americas-democracy/] More than 270 years ago, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy showed America’s founding fathers just what they’d been looking for – an example of a thriving democracy where distinct communities could remain sovereign yet united under one government. Benjamin […]
Congratulations to all of 2026 Graduates! Here are photos of the Graduates from the local public schools surrounding the Seneca Nation Territories, Gowanda High School, Lake Shore Senior High School, Silver Creek High School, and Salamanca High School. Caias John delivered the Ganönyo:k address at Lake Shore’s graduation. Senior Amirya Warrior delivered the Ganönyo:k address, […]
[Reposted from Silver Creek Central School District | June 17, 2026] Miss. Tahamont’s Seneca language students took their end-of-year trip to the original homelands of the Seneca. They met their guide, Ansley Jemison, at the West River, where they kayaked out to Canandaigua Lake. Students learned to work together to paddle, and some enjoyed taking […]
Community Day Registration is Still Open! Join us on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for the Woodland Women’s Gathering: Roles & Responsibilities of Woodland Women. Spend the day learning about the history of the Grandmother Dress, the roles and responsibilities of Woodland women, and the traditions of Woodland dancing through teachings, discussion, and community connection. Your […]
Ja:göh to Cheyne Jimerson, Onöndowa’ga, Yenyahdë:h, for her remarkable achievements and well-deserved recognition at the SNI Regular Council session on June 13, 2026! Cheyne was celebrated with a certificate of recognition and a personalized blanket for graduating from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy 71st Annual Law Enforcement Academy, earning top honors in Most Improved Physical […]
Irving Hall Come check out Local Vendors from around the area showcasing tons of unique and sweet buys! These vendor days will be held on Thursdays once per month, from 4pm-8pm on the following dates: 11099 Route 5, Irving, NY 14081 – BINGO HALL
[Submitted by Sparrow’s Parents – Thomas & Franchesca Jones] Sparrow is an enrolled Seneca member, Wolf Clan, from the Cattaraugus Territory who received The Lake Shore Central Teachers Association “Student of the Year” Award for the 2025/2026 school year. NYSUT is an organization of educators dedicated to creating a positive, supportive, learning environment and recipients […]
Congratulations to Carlos Ruiz, Antonio Rivera, Rose Klimowicz, and Cheyelle Doyle, you are the winners of $100 gift cards! The Clerk’s Office will be in touch to distribute your prize. Enrolled Senecas, remember to complete your annual in person registration at the Clerk’s Office for a chance to be entered for the next drawing!