November 14, 2025 issue
By Norah Stevens, SNI Newsletter Reporter – Cattaraugus Territory The initiative was started by the Stevens’ Sisters – Lauren Huff, Erika Stevens, and Stephanie Stafford of the Cattaraugus Territory. The sisters began a call out for overflow of previously loved items and family, friends, along with community members to go through their closets and part […]
The Seneca Nation Community Planning and Development Department is gathering ideas for the development of the area around the old railroad station located on Main Street in Salamanca, NY. We want to hear your ideas! Please fill out the survey at the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T89CBMK. Email CPDD@sni.org if you have any questions. Nya:wëh!
A BIG shout out to Highbanks, EPD and DPW!!!! Submitted by Judy Farmer Highbanks Campground, along with the Environmental Department and the Department of Public Works cleaned up over 500 tires in an area that is commonly traveled by people using the walking trails. I’ve been told the tires have been on the property for […]
CAM P-TECH Academy in Springville has announced its Students of the Month for September 2025! Students are chosen based on their outstanding academic performance, exemplary behavior, leadership qualities, and positive contributions to the classroom. Congratulations Cashis Montour of Gowanda: Electrical
Over the past 10 weeks, these 12 emerging leaders completed what’s is known as the “Mini MBA” — an intensive program designed to sharpen business acumen and leadership skills. Delivered in partnership with the University at Buffalo’s Center for Leadership and Global Impact (School of Management) and Leadership Seneca, each 3-hour session offered hands-on learning […]
VIRTUAL COUNCIL SESSIONS The Seneca Nation will be utilizing the virtual online platform “GoToMeeting” for the Council Sessions for enrolled members to have access to each Council meeting. To participate, enrolled members will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone as well as a valid email address to sign-up. November Regular Council-Allegany: Please register […]
Stay Tuned For Upcoming Husking Bees! Corn, or onëö’, is a staple in traditional Hodinöhsö:ni’ diets, and other tribes and nations across Turtle Island. After the corn harvest, it is tradition to braid the corn husks for storage during the colder months. The braids are hung and the dried kernels can be milled or pounded […]
Salamanca Elementary 4th Grade Leaders and the Native American Curriculum Team visited theSeneca Nation Gakwi:yo:h Farms During the visit, they toured the farm, met the incredible staff, observed and sampled the honey harvest, picked late-season blackberries, explored the maple syrup-making equipment, and ended the day by braiding hehgo:wah. Nya:wëh to the Gakwi:yo:h Farms team for […]
The Allegany Community Center hosted the annual H.E.R.O. Committee’s Halloween Bash! Guests rocked their spookiest, silliest, and creative costumes and enjoyed a haunted hallway, creepy snakes, and of course, candy! Nya:wëh to all the staff, volunteers, and departments who make this event a success every year. Happy Halloween!
The Housing Department (Allegany) hosted three visitors from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe located in Arizona. The tribe owns and operates Sonoran Pueblo Contracting (SPC), a subsidiary of Pascua Yaqui Development Corporation (PYDC), who with Kennedy Management, are building the new elder housing 4-plexes in Salamanca and Steamburg. The leadership of SPC came to check on […]