By Tami Watt, Editor Big developments are happening for the Seneca Nation Agriculture Department on the Ohi:yo’ and Ga’degesgeo’ Territories! Director Michael Snyder and staff have been busy harvesting last season’s crops and gearing up for new commercial sized projects that will aid in self-sustaining and project future financial gain for the entire Nation and […]
November 13 2020 Issue
Pennsy Trail Users and Community:
Submitted by Sharon Ray, SN DOT The Seneca Nation Department of Transportation, Marshalls and Planning along with the City of Salamanca’s -Sandi Brundage have been coordinating efforts to keep the trail safe and develop plans for improvement. The Pennsy trail has seen an increase in vandalization recently. Floral arrangement displays were destroyed near the Titus […]
Buffalo Native Resource Center Halloween Fun!
The Buffalo Native Resource Center held a Trunk or Treat & Costume Contest on October 30th, 2020. Enjoy the photos below.
Trick or Treat fun at the Seneca Arts & Learning Center
Submitted by Liz Smith Trick or Treating looked a little different at SALC this year, as we took all COVID-19 safety precautions into play. The children were called down one classroom at a time to visit each Coordinator and Administrator who were set up at socially distanced tables throughout the Halloween decorated center for the […]
Seneca Nation COVID-19 Task Force Community Advisory- 11/8/20
This is an important notice to all of our Seneca communities. COVID-19 is once again affecting our people. Please be aware that we are seeing a rapid increase in coronavirus cases on our territories and surrounding areas. Due to the extremely serious nature of its spread, the Seneca Nation is taking all proactive measures to […]
Crime Victim Services Survey Assessment
Attention: Seneca Nation Community Members We are seeking your help with providing information to develop a community-focused strategic plan to improve services to victims. The Seneca Nation has received funding to develop/improve direct services to victims in our community. With your assistance in completing this survey, it will help guide the process for future services. […]
Pagels elected Seneca Nation President as Seneca Party sweeps
Reprinted from the Salamanca Press. November 3, 2020 Photo: Canvass Day 2020. Matthew Pagels sworn in as President by Marta Kettle, SNI Clerk. IRVING — Matt Pagels was elected the next president of the Seneca Nation following Tuesday’s vote on the Allegany and Cattaraugus territories. Pagels, the current Seneca Nation treasurer, received a total 1,279 […]
A message from President Matthew Pagels
Nya:wëh sgë:no’, There are many momentous events happening in 2020. Our Nation is amidst a global pandemic of which we are not immune. We have witnessed and some have participated in a heated, crucial United States election surmounting in the first women Vice President. There have also been gains in the racial divide surrounding our […]
Request for Proposal:
On-Call Transit Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Consulting, and Associated Professional Services The Seneca Department of Transportation’s (SNDOT) Seneca Transit System (STS) is seeking professional on-call transit planning for fixed route, route deviation transit, realtime information system technology, engineering and architecture, and associated professional services to support a variety of STS’s needs for upcoming projects. STS will […]
SN Advocate Notice:
The Seneca Nation Advocate Program will be accepting applications for the Regular Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefit starting on November 5, 2020. This benefit will run until March 2021 or if the funding runs out, whichever comes first. Also starting on November 5, The Advocate Program will be accepting applications for the […]