June 12, 2026 issue
VIRTUAL COUNCIL SESSIONS The Seneca Nation will be utilizing the virtual online platform “Microsoft Teams” for the Council Sessions for enrolled members to have access to each Council meeting. To participate, enrolled members will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone as well as a valid email address to sign up. Please follow the […]
Welcome our recent enrollments to the Seneca Nation May 9, 2026 Ten (10) Additions to The Seneca Nation Roll – May 9, 2026, Regular Session of Council Pictured above: New Enrollments group photo – May 2026 Regular Session of Council, Photo credit: Seneca Media & Communications Center. Mila Rogue Bable, Turtle – Cartersville, GA Ellanora […]
At the May 9th Regular Session of Council, Councillor Tina Abrams was formally honored for her recognition as the 57th District’s 2026 New York State Senate Woman of Distinction. Family, friends, and community celebrated this outstanding achievement, as Councilor Abrams is the first Indigenous woman to receive the honor. NYS Senator George Borello was present […]
Senator George Borrello Honors Seneca Nation Councilor Tina Abrams at New York State Senate Women of Distinction Ceremony Pictured above: Senator Borrello and Tina Abrams at the Women of Distinction ceremony in theLegislative Office Building in Albany, New York. May 6, 2026 – ALBANY, N.Y. — Senator George Borrello joined colleagues from across the state […]
The Seneca Nation is currently accepting letters of intent for those interested in serving on the following board: COMMERCE DEPARTMENT COMMISSION (1) Allegany Community Member(1) Allegany Business Owner(1) Cattaraugus Business Owner Eligibility: Any enrolled community member who is at least 21 years old is eligible to serve as a commissioner If interested, please submit your […]
One of the roots for teacher is: -ajëönya:nih/ajëönyanih (a-stem) Many times words that end in “anih” can be a:nih or anih: Gajëönya:nih – I’m a teacher, I teachSajëönya:nih – you teach, are a teacherHajëönya:nih – male teacherYöjëönya:nih – female teacherWënöjëönyanih – women teachersHënöjëönyanih – male teachers or mixed group of teachers, they teach Another one […]
Submitted by Nancy Williams, Allegany Education Director Thank you to the Seneca Nation Council for the lovely computer bags! Pictured are the gifts given to the Allegany Education Department for Teacher Appreciation Week which were presented to the staff by Councillor Tina Abrams on behalf of the Council. (Ja:göh Tami Watt, who designed the artwork […]
Submitted by Angie Kennedy, SN DOT Traffic Study Dates: 4/01/26 – 4/29/26 See slides below for more information. If you have QUESTIONS about the Traffic Summary Report, please contact Angie Kennedy, Director of Transportation/STS at 716-945-1790, ext. 3051 or via email at a.kennedy@sni.org.
We are excited to officially announce this year’s Head Staff! So much talent. So much knowledge. So much humor in one group. Powwow weekend is going to be rockin! Make plans to join the head staff and our community for 3 DAYS (YES! 3 DAYS) as we honor our Veterans in the powwow circle. July […]
Formal invitations for the Seneca Nation Allegany Education Department Senior Recognition Dinner to be held Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Yodeler Lodge, Holiday Valley Rd., Ellicottville, NY, have been mailed out! Seniors are allowed to bring up to 2 guests for this special evening as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and their accomplishments. Please […]