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 […]
November 27 2020 Issue
REMINDER from Emergency Management
Submitted by Dawn Stevens The Seneca Nation Emergency Management Department’s mass notification messaging service called Regroup is intended to provide SN Employees and Community Members with broadcast services in the event of emergencies, closings, delays, and health/safety messages. This service allows fast and reliable communications via mobile devices, landlines & email. If you are interested […]
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. […]
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’ To All Seneca Community Members
Submitted by Lafayette Williams We at New York Connects would like to let you know that we are still operating during this pandemic of the COVID-19. We can help you with your long-term services and supports and needs for people of all ages, any disability, and caregivers. New York Connects can help you apply for […]
Gakwi:yo:h Farms adds more bison to herd in Ohi:yo’
Photos by Seneca Media EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, OUR HERD OF AMERICAN BISON WILL NOW BE LOCATED AT SENECA TERRITORY PROPERTY SITUATED IN SUNFISH FLATS, ALLEGANY TERRITORY. We would like all community members, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to know that the bison, although often docile, can be very dangerous animals, when approached by humans. We ask that […]
SCC Christmas Coloring Contest
Steamburg Community Center Due Date is December 11th, 2020. Refer to the coloring page for more information and to obtain the entry form. See below:
Seneca Nation Announces Seneca One Stop project on Seneca Buffalo Creek Territory
November 11, 2020 – Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels, who was sworn into office yesterday, officially announced the development of the Seneca Nation’s newest Seneca One Stop operation on Seneca Territory located in downtown Buffalo. The project will include a gas station and convenience store, offering a typical selection of convenience products for motorists, visitors […]
Nearly New Boutique invites artists to sell in-store, holiday merchandise deals
Submitted by Donald “Flip” White Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ swagwe:goh, Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h (We learn together), would like to extend an invitation to everyone to attend our monthly meetings; they are open to the public. Our next regularly scheduled meeting is 12/20/20 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Ganöhsesge:kha He:nödeyë:stha Annex. For your reference, our monthly […]
Canvass Day 2020 – William Seneca Building
Photos by Seneca Media On November 10, 2020, the newly elected officials of the Seneca Nation were sworn into office. Due to COVID-19, a smaller ceremony than usual was held with a livestream provided for Seneca members. A drive-thru Chiavetta’s luncheon was held afterwards at the CCC. President Pagels offered this message on behalf of […]
Seneca Nation Treasurer Rickey L. Armstrong Sr. on the 2020 election results and mainstream media election night coverage offensive to Native People
Reprinted from the Niagara Gazette. By: Staff Reporter Native Americans made history in this year’s elections, casting potentially deciding votes in key swing states and also sending six Indigenous individuals to the House of Representatives – a new record. Yet, the mainstream media continues to overlook, downplay or outright insult our people, despite the important […]