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Cattaraugus Territory Large Item Drop-Off

Monday, October 27th – Sunday, November 2nd The Seneca Nation Environmental Protection Department (EPD), Cattaraugus Territory, is hosting their annual Large Item Drop-off event the week of Monday, October 27th – Sunday, November 2nd, 2025. Please drop-off your items between the hours of 8am-5:30pm at the lot across from DPW. Elder and Disability pick-ups will […]

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Remember the Removal 2025

On Saturday September 27th, 2025, the Seneca Nation held their annual Remember the Removal event at the Steamburg Community Building in Steamburg, NY with the first memorial walk on the newly constructed Red House Bridge. Remember the Removal (RTR) is an event held each year in remembrance of Senecas who were forced from their lands, […]

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Every Child Matters 2025

On Tuesday, September 30, Seneca people across our territories walked together in orange — remembering the children who never came home and honoring the survivors who carry that strength within us today. At the Seneca Arts & Learning Center on the Allegany Territory, students and staff held their annual Every Child Matters Walk & Social […]

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Upcoming Halloween Events

Come out and join us for the many upcoming Halloween inspired events across the territories. Please note: H.E.R.O (Allegany) Needs You! October 23rd from 5:30-8pm.The Allegany Community Center will be hosting the HERO Halloween party. We are in need of departments to come join the Monster Mash and compete in the best table (1st, 2nd, […]

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Seneca Nation Secures Legal Victory in Ongoing Thruway Suit

Federal Magistrate Judge Concludes that New York State Illegally Took Seneca Nation Lands for the Thruway, Recommends Mediation to Resolve Dispute CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation secured a significant legal victory in its ongoing efforts to hold the State of New York and the New York State Thruway Authority accountable for decades […]

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Updated Olean Consent Agreement

Seneca Nation Applauds Updated Consent Order Between New York State and City of Olean to Prevent Ongoing Wastewater Overflows into the Allegheny River (Ohi:yo’) CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is applauding a recently announced updated agreement between the City of Olean and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation aimed at […]

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Seneca Energy Update

Seneca Energy is offering a FREE program for Cattaraugus Territory Residents to connect to the Gas Distribution System. Interested residents can apply now; until December 30, 2025. Additionally, residents can also apply for the Gas Conversion Program to convert appliances to the Gas Distribution System. For any questions or to request an application, reach out […]

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A message from President J.C. Seneca

Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, What a spectacular stretch of beautiful weather we’ve had! I hope everyone has been enjoying the sunshine and outdoors during these days of late summer and early fall. Let’s hope they keep coming for a while longer. I am happy to report some exciting progress on important issues to our Nation over the […]

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Upcoming events at the Sully!

There are many upcoming cultural classes that are free and open to the public happening this fall at the Sully. See flyers below for specific details, including class size and registration information. Open Bead Class w/the Catt. Rez Beaders: Tuesday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm Fall Foraging w/Cheryl Graham: Saturday, October 25th from 11am-1pm Sully Speaker Series […]