On Saturday, May 9, the Seneca Nation held the first virtual regular Council session via the GoToMeeting platform. This allowed for safely maintaining social distancing, while providing secure access to Senecas who wanted to participate. Councillors and Executives video conferenced from the Council chambers on their respective territories and 156 members logged in, some from […]
May 15 2020 Issue
Ja:goh Efrain Barreto!
Reprinted from Seneca Media Facebook page Shout out and congrats to Efrain Barreto, from the Seneca Nation, who signed his letter of intent to play lacrosse at Onondaga Community College.
From the family of Johnathan Seneca
(January 7, 1981 – May 10, 2019) Submitted by Vicky Seneca A year passes by so quickly while we live our lives, yet it also comes with the heaviness of sorrow when grieving the loss of a loved one. The burden of grief slowly transforms to thankfulness for the time spent with the one we […]
Public Notice: Executive Order suspending fishing to non-residents until further notice
See notice below for details:
Sullivan Hollow water issue
By Joel Merrill The Seneca Nation continues to address the water issues at Sullivan Hollow. Utilizing a grant from EPA, the Seneca Nation plans to replace the well house at Sullivan Hollow and upgrade the water treatment system to meet all water quality standards. In addition, a water storage tank will be constructed to meet […]
Ganondagan Cancels July’s Indigenous Music & Arts Festival
Summer’s Juried Hodinöhsöni’ Art Show Postponed until October By Amy Blum Victor, NY— Ganondagan State Historic Site Manager Peter Jemison (Seneca) announced news about its Indigenous Music & Arts Festival, originally scheduled for July 25-26. “Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our community, and we take our civic responsibility […]
Dakota D. Snyder (Seneca): Leading The CattRez Mentality at the Cattaraugus Seneca Nation Territory
By Dan Ninham | Reprinted from NDNSPORTS.com | April 25, 2020 | Photo credit: Dakota Snyder The Mamba Mentality of the late Kobe Bryant is well known in the media and the impact is global. In its simplest form it is trying to get better at what you’re doing. And not only today but each […]
From the family of Albert Jacobs
Submitted by Audrey Ray We would like to thank the Allegany Indian Reservation Fire Hall for the use of the fire hall for the memorial ‘celebration of life’ for Albert Jacobs. Thank you to all who donated food for this memorial service. Also, thank you to all who offered their heartfelt sympathies. The Jacobs Family,The […]
Correction
In the April 24, 2020 edition of the SNI Official Newsletter, under deletions to the Nation’s Roll – April 11, 2020 Regular Session of Council, June Conklin was erroneously listed as Hawk Clan. She should have been listed as Turtle Clan.
SNI Economic Development Company extends deferral period
Salamanca, NY- April 21, 2020, The SNIEDC Board of Directors voted to defer all MIC, BRL, and CMG loan payments for the months of May and June 2020. The deferral fee of $25 is waived for all SNIEDC clients. Accounts must be current to be eligible for these deferments. If your loan payments are made […]