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“I’m a Little Smoke Dancer” Book Giveaway

Ja:göh to Author Darelyn Spruce and Illustrator by Bradley Jimerson Last month, the Cattaraugus Family Support Services held a Family Dinner and Mini Social with a Book Giveaway at the Cattaraugus Community Center. The book “I’m a Little Smoke Dancer” written by Darelyn Spruce and Illustrated by Bradley Jimerson, both Seneca from the Cattaraugus Territory, […]

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NOTICE

The Seneca Nation Advocate Program will be accepting applications for the Regular Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefit starting on November 1, 2024. This benefit will run until March 2025 or if the funding runs out, whichever comes first. Also starting on November 1, the Advocate Program will be accepting applications for the […]

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Native American Speaker Series Planned for November

at Anderson-Lee Library in Silver Creek Submitted by Amy O’Connell Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main Street in Silver Creek announces the schedule for their annual speaker series in honor of Native American Heritage Month. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration will begin later in October. All programs on Tuesday and […]

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Significant Funding Boost

Significant Funding Boost for Seneca Nation Aims to Support Sexual Assault Survivors October 1, 2024 | Repost from WNY Now (WNY News Now) – Washington D.C. – In a move aimed at enhancing support for sexual assault survivors, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced today that the Seneca Nation of Indians will receive a $675,000 grant from […]

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Fall Into a Safe Season with These Preparedness Tips

Submitted by Emergency Management As temperatures drop, trees start losing leaves and daylight hours decrease, it’s time to prepare for the unique risks fall can bring. Fall can bring unpredictable storms, heavy rainfall, strong winds and early season snowstorms. These can lead to power outages, flooding and fallen trees that can disrupt daily life and […]

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News from the Four Corners United Methodist Church

Rte. 438 and Versailles Plank Road, Cattaraugus Territory – PO Box 182, Versailles, NY 14168 Submitted by Marilyn Anderson The United Methodist Church adopted the following resolution several years ago: “Whereas, Christopher Columbus failed to treat the Native People of the Americas with respect, Whereas, he engaged in human trafficking, Whereas, he used his influence […]

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63rd Annual NATIVE FOODS DINNER

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 2024! The Jimersontown Presbyterian Church will be holding their 63rd Annual Native Foods Dinner at the Seneca Nation Administration Building (SAAB) Grand Hall from Noon-2:30pm. DINE-IN or TAKE-OUT You MUST Preorder: Marilyn George | 716.474.6387 (cell) | marilyn_george@yahoo.com Gloria Heron (VENDORS) | 716.307.6672 (cell) | gjheron@hotmail.com Sue Blacksnake | 716.801.1540 (cell) | sblacksnake65@gmail.com VENDORS […]

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National Disability Awareness Month

Submitted by SN Disabilities The Seneca Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program would like to recognize October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We commemorate the many contributions people with disabilities play in the world of work. In 1945 Congress enacted Public Law 176, declaring the first week of October each year as National Employ the Physically […]