Known as the "Keeper of the Western Door"

Culture

  • History

    With a proud and rich history, the Seneca were the largest of six Native American nations which comprised the Iroquois Confederacy or Six Nations, a democratic government that pre-dates the United States Constitution.

  • Museum

    The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum proudly houses an extensive collection of Hodinöhsö:ni’ historical and traditionally designed decorative and every-day-use items and archaeological artifacts.

  • Seneca Powwow

    The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow, formally known as the Seneca Casino Veteran’s Powwow, is an annual contest powwow in honor of our veterans.

  • Tribal Historic Preservation Offices

    The Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) was established in 2000 after the Nation received a recognition letter from the National Park Service. The THPO is charged with facilitating the Nation's involvement within Section 106 (National Historic Preservation Act of 1966) and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.