January 31, 2025 issue
Seneca Nation Statement On Raising Pride Flag At Nation’s Administration Building CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY – This afternoon, leaders from the Seneca Nation and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community gathered at the William Seneca Administration Building to raise a special flag, featuring the Seneca Nation seal, in recognition of Pride Month. The flag will fly outside of […]
Greetings, I hope all the fathers in our communities enjoyed their Father’s Day weekend; and if you live near the Allegany Territory, were able to partake in the H.E.R.O. drive-thru event at the ACC, last Friday. That committee produces such great events all year long. I understand golf tournaments are in full swing, right now. […]
Please Continue to stay Safe & HealthyThe Clerk’s Office continues to monitor the current pandemic & practice safety measures that protect the Clerk’s Office staff and Community as a whole, please watch for changes. Nya:Weh CLERK’S OFFICE UPDATEThe Clerk’s Office on the Cattaraugus Territory has re-opened our doors with safety protocols in place. If you […]
Councillor Abrams gives opening address for the Interior Department’s virtual event for Native graduates Councillor Tina Abrams recently gave the opening address for a virtual event for Native graduates of the Class of 2021. The event was sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior and included addresses by dignitaries such as Interior Secretary Deb […]
Ja:goh Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety and Michelle Redeye On June 6th 2021, Council acknowledged Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety (Seneca- Beaver Clan, Cattaraugus) and Michelle Redeye (Seneca- Turtle Clan, Cattaraugus), for their outstanding achievements and were presented with embroidered Pendleton blankets. Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety is a 2021 Tewaaraton Scholarship Recipient, she will be attending Alfred University to major in Chemistry and […]
Fish & Wildlife Host Youth Fishing Tournament at Hatchery By Tami Watt, Editor The Seneca Nation Fish and Wildlife crew held their youth fishing tournament at their hatchery site in Redhouse, NY. Sixty-eight youth came eager to fish the hatchery pond on Saturday, June 19th. Fish and Wildlife Officers stocked the pond with walleye, channel […]
Indigenous communities taking the lead on climate change adaptation Submitted by Climate Change Task Force The effects of climate change have been ramping up for decades. We are currently seeing this as: a steadily warming planet, severe and unpredictable weather events, droughts and wildfires, and rising sea levels. While these changes affect the entire planet, […]
Submitted by Seneca Nation Environmental Protection Department The Environmental Protection Department has seen a recent uptick in messages about gypsy moths, so we would like to give the community an update and provide some useful information. Aerial spraying for these invasive pests has been conducted in the past, but will not occur this season. Due […]
Photos by Seneca Media On Friday, June 4, 2021 the Seneca Nation Education Department – Cattaraugus hosted the annual High School Graduate Recognition event to honor the Class of 2021. The in-person event was held at the CCC and included graduates from our local tri-district schools – Gowanda, Lake Shore and Silver Creek, as well […]
Photos by Seneca Media On Thursday, June 11, 2021, the Allegany Seneca Nation Education Department, along with Nation executives held a ceremony and drive-thru dinner for the Class of 2021 high school graduates at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center and ACC. As you venture out into the world, always let your light shine bright! Ja:göh Graduates!