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A message from President J.C . Seneca

Heyhey, Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ my fellow Senecas! Spring is just a few days away, I hope this message finds you healthy and ready for the new season. This week, I’d like to introduce another member of the President’s Office staff, Sherry Thompson. An Executive Administrative Assistant, Sherry works closely with our Executive Secretary and brings a […]

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Seneca Impact Day

March 18th, 2025 | 12pm-3pm | The Albany Room, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY Join us on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in representing our Nation along with elected leadership for Seneca Impact Day in Albany, NY. This one day event in New York State’s Capitol is an invitation to Seneca Nation members and NYS legislators […]

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GAKWI:YO:H FARMS to Host Annual Pancake Breakfast

Cattaraugus and Allegany Events By Norah Stevens, Reporter, Seneca Nation Official Newsletter Have you ever attended the Annual Pancake Breakfast put on by Gakwi:yo:h Farms? The Seneca Nation Official Newsletter touched base with Gakwi:yo:h Farms’ Acting Director Gerry Fisher and learned more about the origin for the breakfast and what the farm is busy with […]

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President Seneca Testifies before House Appropriations Committee

American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day President J. Conrad Seneca testified at the end of February before the House Appropriations Committee at the American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day. The Appropriations Committee stands out for its significant influence over federal spending. The Committee’s broad jurisdiction and constitutional authority give it outsized […]

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News From The Clerk’s Office

LATEST NEWS FROM THE CLERK’S OFFICE ATTENTION: The Clerk’s Office is offering (1) free tribal ID to each enrolled member. Members must go to either Allegany or Cattaraugus Clerk’s Office to receive their 1-time free ID card. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT REFERENCING COUNCIL CERT CN: R-02-11-17-06:Nation Members are to satisfy the annual registration either in person […]

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Spring Vendor Day

Presented by the SN Clerk’s Office, Cattaraugus Territory Save the Date: Friday, May 9, 2025. Stop down to the William Seneca Building Café (12837 Route 438, Irving, NY 14081) between 10am-2pm and check out the upcoming SPRING VENDOR DAY, just in time to get something special for the amazing women in your life for Mother’s […]

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Public Notices

The Seneca Nation is currently accepting letters of intent to serve on the following boards/commissions/committees. *Must be compliant with Nation Law for Board, Commission and Committee Appointments. 1365 Resettlement Committee1 – Allegany Territory | 1 – Cattaraugus TerritoryDeadline to apply: April 5, 2025(See separate posting for specific Requirements HERE) Allegany River Development Commission (ARDC)Four (4) […]

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Crime Victim Services Presents: I AM

You are invited to a night of reconnecting with you! Join the Crime Victim Services department on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 5pm-7pm at the Allegany OR Cattaraugus Office. There will be activities designed to celebrate you, plus food will be provided! National I AM Day encourages everyone to reach their full potential through self-empowerment, […]

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The Origin of The Allegany Arrows Lacrosse Team

Repost from Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Photo from the photographic collections of the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center. Circa 1970’s As it’s been told by local accounts, after World War II many of the men that had been playing for organized lacrosse teams in Allegany found jobs in nearby major cities such as Buffalo, Rochester, and Pittsburgh. […]