By Tami Watt, Editor In an effort to curb the spread of infection from COVID-19, the Seneca Nation has distributed personal protective equipment and supplies not only to Seneca Nation employees and members but to residents on our respective territories. On April 23rd, President Armstrong, Treasurer Pagels, and CEO Mark Halftown handed out medical grade […]
May 15 2020 Issue
SALC Head Start students
By Karen Frank, Head Start teacher WE MISS YOU!! We are so sad that we can’t be in school right now. Looking forward to seeing all of you and giving you a BIG HUG! Here at school, we have been planning for activities when you all return. Here are some ways to stay connected with […]
A note from Joe Stahlman- Director, SINM
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, We are quickly approaching the second month of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum continues to honor Seneca and Haudenosaunee cultures. Unfortunately, we had to cancel many of our Spring events, we hope to reschedule these events when possible. While we remain closed to support the effort to contain the spread […]
Free Food Safety & Career Development Training Online Course: ServSafe®
By Jessica Crouse, Gakwi:yo:h Farms In response to the Coronavirus, now through May 31st, ServSafe® is offering a free ServSafe Food Handler course online. For this course: you do not need to complete the free course by the offer end date, you only need to add it to your ServSafe account by May 31st, 2020; […]
Cattaraugus Edu Dept on long distance learning, meal services, graduation arrangements
By Trudy Jackson, Education Director (Cattaraugus) All districts have now moved on to the last grading period for this school year. Schools must still determine if students have met minimum learning requirements to advance to their next grade level. Therefore, students are required to continue learning new material while at home and demonstrate that they […]
Seneca Fire first responders recognized by alumni
Let’s give a hand to MICHELE REDEYE, who graduated from Gowanda Central School District in 2004 and now is a firefighter and EMS. She works for the Cattaraugus Reservation in Emergency Management at Seneca Nation of Indians. Thank you for your service amid the #COVID19 pandemic, Ms. Redeye! #PantherPrideForever #StayConnectedGCS #StayHome #StaySafe #StopTheSpread Credit: Gowanda […]
COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Now Open for Anyone Wanting to be Tested
Cattaraugus County Health Department The Cattaraugus County Health Department in partnership with Olean General is further expanding its COVID-19 testing capabilities. In an effort to determine how prevalent the disease is in our community and continue to monitor the health of our residents we have enhanced our capabilities with additional testing locations, days of operation, […]
Waterlines will receive routine maintenance
NEWS FROM SNI UTILITIES By Theresa Lay, Utilities Director ATTENTION ALL WATERLINE USERS ON CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY Please note that during the month of May the SNI Waterline will be doing some routine maintenance to keep our waterlines working to their best capabilities. We shall be flushing lines (see attached zone diagram) for your vicinity on […]
Fish and Wildlife has best hatchery year to date
By Tami Watt Despite the pandemic the Seneca Nation Fish and Wildlife crew had a successful electroshocking outing this past month. The crew had the best collection to date. In the 9 years of operation, the Walleye Project has become a great benefit the Seneca community. “We experience more success every year, it has been […]
Department Flyers
Below you will find: Hemp Compliance Logo Design Contest Need Tilling Done? (Allegany DPW) $500 Scholarship Opportunity thru Cattaraugus Marshal Community Outreach Program Coronavirus Update – Mask Mandate