Below are some pages from the Seneca Nation Head Start Yearbook (1980-1981). Nya:wëh to Daryl Post for sharing this with the readership.
June 12 2020 Issue
June 2020 Gai:wanohge’ available at sni.org
Seneca Language Newsletter This month features a language lesson, traditional story & a tasty recipe.You can view this edition at: https://sni.org/media/874942/langnewsletterv12i6.pdf
Salamanca graduation ceremony set for June 13th at Seneca Allegany Casino
Reprinted from www.salamancapress.com | June 02, 2020 SALAMANCA — The Salamanca City Central School District plans to hold its senior graduation ceremony at 3 p.m. June 13, high school principal Chris Siebert announced last week. The Seneca Nation and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino have offered and allowed the district to use its events center […]
Gakwi:yo:h Farms aims to harvest 25+ acres of corn
By Tami Watt, Editor Pictured above: Onëögä:n field in Ohi:yo’ located on Eugene’s John Sr. old farm. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic Gakwi:yo:h Farms is aiming to plant and harvest 25+ acres of corn that will encompass four sites. Traditionally, onëögä:n or white corn has been used by the Hodinöhsö:ni’ for over a 1,000 years in […]
Rally in support of Black Lives Matter and Ending Police Brutality
Seneca Media On Friday June 5, community members held a rally in support of Black Lives Matter and ending police brutality. They marched from the Gil Lay Arena to the Route 5/20 roundabout on the Cattaraugus Territory and back. A 9 minute vigil was held blocking traffic in the roundabout to acknowledge George Floyd. Many […]
SENECA NATION HEMP PRODUCER APPLICATIONS OPEN
On Monday, June 1st, 2020, the application period opened for Hemp Producer Licensing. This will be open on a rolling basis for the remainder of 2020 to expedite outdoor growing and accommodate for the development of indoor growing operations as well. For those interested in more information, please contact Jessica Crouse, Hemp Compliance Administrator at: […]
Gakwi:yo:h Farms hosts Plant Give-A-Away
Seneca Media Seneca Nation Gakwi:yo:h Farms Agricultural Department held a community drive-through distribution of flowers, veggies, and herbs seedlings to Seneca Nation members of the Cattaraugus and Allegany territories on June 4th at Cattaraugus Community Center and June 5th at Iroquois Museum parking lot. Nya:wëh to Gakwi:yo:h Farms and everyone who helped make this important […]
Cattaraugus Advocate distributes fresh produce via drive-thru
Seneca Media Cattaraugus Territory Advocate Program held a drive-thru produce distribution on May 21st and June 8th outside their office. 300 households received a box with 22 pounds of fresh produce. This is an ongoing program. The next scheduled date is June 18th. Stay tuned.
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Greetings! I hope everyone is taking time to enjoy our nice spring weather. I heard Cattaraugus and the surrounding areas had quite a thunder and lightning show recently. I’ve noticed people are planting their gardens, walking, riding bicycles and just getting outside more. It’s good to see our communities getting back to some normal routines […]
HEAP accepting applications for a second emergency benefit
By Kerry Kennedy The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is accepting applications for a second emergency HEAP benefit. This benefit will run until June 24, 2020 or the funding runs out, whichever comes first. Also, The Advocate Program is accepting applications for Electrical Shut-off Notices only, the HEAP Furnace replace/repair program and for […]