October 31, 2025 issue
Pictured above: Peter Jemison stands in front of the giant inflatable turtle puppet. October 2, 2025 | By Josh Landes | Reposted from wamc.org The TurnPark Art Space will host the traveling production of Turtle Island – a multimedia presentation of one of the world’s oldest creation stories. “They will tell the story of the coming […]
The Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center has partnered with Seneca Leadership and Seneca Gaming Corporation to host a movie premiere at the community social and dinner on November 12th, 2025. Narrated by the wonderful Lily Gladstone, Bring Them Home is movie about the rematriation of the buffalo on the Blackfeet Reservation. Through resilience and hope, members of […]
Ja:göh Grant Stevens & Jessica Newark! Congratulations to Grant Stevens, Operations Manager, Cattaraugus Community Center and Jessica Newark, Fiscal Compliance Officer who were named the September 2025 Employees of the Month during a special breakfast held in their honor. Each month, The Seneca Nation gathers to recognize a standout employee who demonstrates exemplary qualities in […]
This November for Native American Heritage Month Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main Street in Silver Creek announces the schedule for the annual speaker series in honor of Native American Heritage Month. All programs are free and open to the public. Please register for the programs by calling 716-934-3468, stopping by the library, or visiting […]
The Cattaraugus Education Department held their School-A-Palooza event on Tuesday, September 23rd, at the Cattaraugus Community Center. There was a complimentary dinner and tons of fun activities for the whole family: bounce houses, balloon artists, rock wall, zip line, caricature, craft table, ice cream truck, hay ride and a petting zoo. It was great to […]
Last month, The Seneca Nation hosted a “Tailgate Party” in honor of our milestone employees. The annual event held at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino featured all the traditional Buffalo Bills Red, White, and Blue and chocolate Buffalo Wings; among many prizes and honors. Guests enjoyed a special performance during lunch that featured traditional […]
October 1, 2025 was National Coffee with a Cop Day! The Seneca Arts & Learning Center welcomed Deputy Sheriffs from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Blaine Iskula, Deputy Ron Smith, and Deputy Rachel Newman-Zimmer along with Chief Marshal Dave Isaac, Seneca Nation Marshal Forrest Hawk, and Seneca Nation Marshal Tyler Ground. National Coffee with […]
The Bison and AG farm will be collecting pumpkins to “treat” the Bison’s! Drop-off location in Allegany will be at the Seneca One Stop – A small trailer will be on-site. Drop-off location in Cattaraugus will be at the AG Farm – A bin will be placed by the barn. Please note: We cannot accept […]
Healing Together – Good Mind, Ga’nigöiyo:h On Monday, September 29, 2025, the CCC held a “Recovery is REAL 5K Run/Walk” in honor of national recovery month. Nya:wëh to everyone who came out to help us celebrate hope and affirm that people can AND do recover from various challenges. Our community is the foundation of living […]
The Opioid Response Department is Expanding Programming in Many Different Areas Submitted by Lauryn Williams, Seneca Strong Outreach & Recovery Center Recovery HousingWe are excited to report that transitional level recovery housing will be coming soon to Salamanca. This home will be a step-down for when individuals are returning to the community from a rehab-level […]