Seneca Media & Communications Center

09/02/2025

The Deadline for application submission is quickly approaching for the 5oth Seneca Fall Festival in Irving, NY on September 12th, 13th, and 14th. All applications can be found at https://sni.org/about-our-government/fall-festival/

Check out the exciting FULL Schedule!

09/01/2025

The Seneca Nation is seeking input for the 2026 Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan addresses the Nation’s risks posed by hazards such as flooding, power outages, cyber attacks, and winter storms, and identifies specific strategies to help reduce or eliminate impacts to protect our community and residents. Please take a moment to participate in this important short survey. We genuinely want to hear your thoughts on what the plan should focus on! Click the link or scan the QR Code. https://ow.ly/RRv750Wx3uk

*Please note: This survey is intended for information gathering and planning purposes only. Responses may be included in the plan, in aggregate, but never with personally identifiable information.

You may direct any questions to the Office of Emergency Management at 716-244-0820 or 716-532-8178.

09/01/2025

This two-part series explores the complicated history of the Kinzua Dam construction. With September proclaimed as Remember the Removal Month, it's important to explore the many perspectives of the forced eradication of our people from our traditional homelands.

Nya:wëh to ExploreJefferson for their extensive and thoughtful coverage on this issue.

Part 1: https://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/sponsored/2025/04/14/damming-the-allegheny-part-1-progress-at-a-price-161594/

Part 2: https://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/sponsored/2025/04/21/damming-the-allegheny-part-2-the-silence-below-162049/

A towering feat of engineering, the Kinzua Dam promised protection—but beneath its waters lie broken treaties, lost towns, and a legacy the government tried to forget…

09/01/2025

⭐Seneca Gaming Corporation has new career opportunities! Go to TheBest8Hours.com to apply for these positions and explore all available openings. Apply today!

08/31/2025

September is National Fall Prevention Month.
Be sure to check in on your elders, theyre al the highest risk for falls. Scan the QR code to learn more!

08/31/2025

🎉💜 On this International Overdose Awareness Day, let’s come together to honor those we've lost and support the fight against stigma. Light a candle 🕯️, wear purple, and share your stories! Every voice matters in raising awareness. Together, we can create hope and healing! 💜✨ Thursday evening, members of the Cattaraugus Territory community gathered together at Seneca Fire with Seneca Strong for a candlelight vigil. Please enjoy these pictures as we honor those that have gone before us, but are never forgotten.

08/30/2025

Attention All Seneca Fall Festival Alumni! We are excited to invite all previous volunteers, event coordinators, and judges to an Alumni Dinner on Friday, September 12th, at the Cattaraugus Community-Center. Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect and celebrate 50 years of the Seneca Fall Festival! We couldn't have done it without all of you! RSVP to Trudy Jackson at (716) 474-6126.

08/29/2025

Due to low water levels in the Allegany River (Ohi:yo'), the Remember the Removal kayak event has been cancelled. Nya:wëh for your understanding.

08/29/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? Sign-up for Paint & Sip Tea with Lyle Logan on August 30th. This class is free and open to the public. This is a family friendly class, so bring your friends or family and join us for a fun paint class. You can learn about medicinal teas while painting! The class size limit is 12 people, and will fill up quick. For more information, or to sign-up, call the museum at 716-945-1760.

08/29/2025

Let’s give a round of applause for the August 2025 Employee of the Month! Congratulations to Nathan Jackson, Conservation Officer, Seneca Nation Fish & Wildlife, and Irene Wheeler, Child & Family Services Supervisor, BHU, Seneca Nation Health System 👏

Your leadership and teamwork elevate our mission every day and were clearly noticed by your peers in nominating you for this award. Thank you for your incredible contributions!

08/29/2025

🍂Fall Large Item Cleanup🍂
From September 29 to October 3, enrolled Senecas may drop off acceptable items during the Fall Cleanup. To schedule pickup for Elders or disabled individuals, contact the Allegany DPW office at (716) 945-5441.