June 26, 2026 issue
Solomon W. McLane, First Seneca Nation President of 1849 In the first general election on Tuesday, May 1st, 1849, on the Cattaraugus Reservation, Solomon W. McLane was named the first President of the Seneca Nation. He would receive 187 votes out of the 307 men from Allegany and Cattaraugus to vote that day. William Jemerson […]
The 2026 Seneca Language Summit was held at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino in Salamanca, NY from May 26th-27th. Seneca Language Teacher Support and Community Outreach (SLTSCO) brought together Seneca language learners, teachers, speakers, and community members from the Seneca Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Tonawanda Seneca Nation to build […]
From President J. Conrad Seneca – June 24, 2026 December 2024 Immediately began planning outreach with Seneca people for Class III gaming compact background briefing and public meetings to obtain input in the process Established an Opioid Recovery Department and appointed a Director to coordinate drug abuse prevention, care, and rehab services for Senecas afflicted […]
Reposted from Salamanca City Central School District | June 6, 2026 A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the scholarship fund and the Class of 2027! Your energy, encouragement, and dedication made this event unforgettable. Female Overall:1st – Haylei John | 22:32 (Top Overall Runner)2nd – Jocelyn Jones | 27:323rd – […]
Submitted on behalf of the Friends of Ganondagan & Peter Jemison | June 9, 2026 A production by G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) and Plasticiens Volants Choreography by William Crouse Sr. (Seneca, Hawk Clan) With performances by Skywoman Iroquois Dance Theater Produced by Sonia Kozlova Clark, Unicycle Productions and Plasticiens Volants Presented by Friends […]
The Countdown Continues. The 35th Annual Marvin “Joe” Curry Seneca Veterans Powwow is less than ONE MONTH AWAY from today! We’re getting closer to everything Powwow weekend has to offer, from fierce competition, to shopping all the vendors, and of course, NDN tacos What are YOU most excited for? Let us know! Visit the Seneca […]
SNI Education S.E.A.R.C.H Program The Seneca Nation Department of Education Cattaraugus announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge that are enrolled in the program. Children participating in the following programs will be provided free meals: Begin Date: July 6, […]
The Rez Pets Program kicked off the summer with a free Dog Food Giveaway on June 1st & 2nd, on the Allegany & Cattaraugus territories. Pet owners were given large bags of nutritious dog food for their fur babies. A total of 473 bags of dog food were given out in Cattaraugus and 480 bags […]
Repost from Highbanks Campground Facebook Nya:wëh to everyone who joined us at Highbanks for the Disc Golf course ribbon cutting! We’re thrilled to add this exciting feature to your camping experience. The 18-hole course, designed by professional disc golfer and course designer Avery Jenkins (http://www.averyjenkins.net/) and his company, Discmania, with support from the Seneca Nation […]
Earlier this month, the Allegany Department of Education celebrated the Class of 2026 at their annual Senior recognition banquet at the Holiday Valley Yodeler Lodge in Ellicottville, NY. At the celebration, special awards were given out to the grads, acknowledging their growth and successes throughout the years. Nya:wëh to the Allegany Department of Education, the […]