Departments

Financial Aid & FAFSA Info Night

SNI Higher Education Department – Cattaraugus A series of “Financial aid & FAFSA information night” events are scheduled over the next few months. Stop on down to the Cattaraugus Education Department, Room 1222 on April 26th and May 17th to learn about available scholarships, financial aid, FAFSA and other resources. If you have any questions, […]

COVID-19 Feature

Presidential UPDATE (03.25.22)

President Pagels provides an update for the community regarding the gaming compact, as well as a weekly reminder of Covid19 vaccination and testing opportunities. Finally, he offers several activity updates for events around the region including a special Vietnam Veteran’s Day celebration and the Buffalo Bandits Native American Heritage game on Saturday. See video message […]

Departments

Community Clean-up Contests

The Allegany & Cattaraugus Territory Environmental Department’s are holding their annual Community Clean-up contests this April. Prizes for top teams/families. Lunch will be provided. See flyers below for details.

Departments

Adult Beginner Beaded Earrings Class

The Seneca Nation Library, Cattaraugus Branch, is holding an ADULT BEGINNER BEADED EARRINGS CLASS later this month. When: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Time: 2pm Where: Cattaraugus Library Class size is limited so call today to sign up: 716-532-9449.

Departments

Update from Head Start Programs

Now Enrolling for Fall! The Seneca Nation Seneca Arts & Learning Center Head Start program (Allegany Territory) and the Seneca Nation of Indians Early Childhood Learning Center Head Start program (Cattaraugus Territory) are NOW ACCEPTING 2022-2023 APPLICATIONS! Deadline to apply is June 30, 2022! Allegany Territory For more information, contact Elizabeth Smith by email at […]

Feature President

A message from President Matthew B. Pagels

Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:goh, I’m thankful for you and our seasons. It’s time to transition into warmer weather and spring cleaning. I’m also thankful that our COVID numbers continue to remain low. The surrounding county rates remain at or below 2%. With numbers declining the previous Executive Order has been suspended. Mask requirements are lifted for […]

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Notice of Completion NIGC Investigation

The Seneca Nation has received notice that the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has completed and will close its investigation into the revenue sharing with the state of New York under the gaming compact renewal period. No payment has yet been remitted as a result of the NIGC’s notice. Council and the President are determined […]

Treasurer

From the Desk of the Treasurer

Greetings, Spring officially arrived a few days ago. The weekend prior, we had several inches of fresh snow – just in time for the Morrie Abrams snow snake tournament, where I heard young guys, older men and several teams participated and enjoyed their time together. The month of March was officially designated as “Women’s History […]

Clerk

News From The Clerk’s Office

The 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:wëh! MASKS ARE ENCOURAGED UPON ENTRY TO ALL SENECA NATION BUILDINGS The Clerk’s Office on the Cattaraugus Territory has re-opened our doors with safety protocols in place. […]

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Additions & Deletions to Nation’s Roll

Welcome our recent enrollments to the Seneca Nation! FIVE (5) ADDITIONS TO THE SENECA NATION ROLL – MARCH 12, 2022 REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL Anthony Robert Crawford – Hawk Kamila Josephine Garzon – Turtle Romoni Kaine Laury – Turtle Yzael Leeman Nasewytewa – Turtle Julian Moses Young – Turtle Due to Covid-19, the in person […]