Departments

Senecas Building Gas Station on Ohio Street in Buffalo

Repost from Buffalo Rising & wgrz.com – September 12, 2026 Pictured above: Seneca One Stop, Buffalo location The First Ward thoroughfare has made strides in recent years transitioning from an industrial connector street to a mixed-use corridor with a focus on a pedestrian-friendly streetscape, new housing, breweries, river access and parks. The Seneca Nation is […]

Feature

Senecas Take on the NYS Fair’s Haudenosaunee Village

The Great New York State Fair took place from August 26, – September 7, 2026 in Syracuse, NY, ancestral lands of the Onondaga Nation. The newly renamed Haudenosaunee Village inside the fair hosted all Six Nations across eight booths filled with handmade art from their respective territories. The Women’s Hut showcased demos of Haudenosaunee women […]

President

A message from President J.C. Seneca

Heyhey Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, I hope everyone had a great time at our recent Fall Festival in Cattaraugus. It is always great to see so many friends and families gathering together to celebrate our culture and the spirit of community that keeps our Nation strong. As we close out September, we have a few important observances […]

Clerk

News From The Clerk’s Office

VIRTUAL COUNCIL SESSIONS The Seneca Nation will be utilizing the virtual online platform “Microsoft Teams” 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. Please follow the instructions […]

Departments

Back to School Bash – Allegany Territory

The Annual Back to School Bash took place September 10th at the Allegany Community Center. Students and families were treated to a complimentary dinner, games, prizes, giveaways, and more! Nya:wëh to the H.E.R.O. Committee for sponsoring this event, as well as the ACC staff for hosting, and all the departments, groups, and individuals for making […]

Departments

New Hire Introductions – Introducing Aidan Rozler & Sarah Williams

Community Planning & Development Department By Norah Stevens, Cattaraugus Reporter We excited to announce that our team continues to grow! Please join us in welcoming Aidan Rozler (pictured left), our new community planner. Aidan recently relocated from Seattle, Washington, and brings a diverse background in budgeting, planning, and operations. His experience includes serving as a […]

Departments

Need Narcan? Harm Reduction: Available 24/7

Did you know Seneca Strong offers harm reduction resources even outside of general office hours? Our Cattaraugus Seneca Strong location (86 Iroquois Dr, Irving, NY) has it available 24/7 in a red box on our front porch (refer to the feature image above). Our Salamanca Seneca Strong location at 83 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779 […]

Community News

Walk In Her Shoes Runway Show

This event is put on by Aiyana Jacy Martin with the goal of raising awareness on MMIWG2S (Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirits) Reclaiming Indigenous visibility through fashion Location: Buffalo State University – 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Did you know […]

Departments

Update from Seneca Nation Human Services Division

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Every September national organizations bring awareness to Suicide Prevention. This is the time to raise awareness, spread hope, connect with communities and to support survivors and ones who have been affected by suicide. September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide Prevention: Recognizing and Helping Suicide Prevention begins […]