SCC Holiday Contests: Snowman Making & Holiday Decorating
Upcoming Classes & Events at ACC
Nya:weh Turkey Riddle Contest at SCC
Rock Your Mocs Week: November 14th - 20th
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Rock your mocs week is Nov 14 - 20. Post a pic of you rocking your mocs and tag the "Seneca Nation Crime Victim Services" Department on Facebook to be entered into a drawing. Drawing will be held on Nov 22.
ACC After School Recreation Closed In Line With Schools
After School Recreation will be closed in line with the School District. We apologize for the inconvenience; the safety and well-being of our children and community is our top priority. We will resume Afterschool Recreation November 12th in line with the Schools. Thank You.
Presidential Update 11/5/21
President Pagels starts today's update by recognizing the passing of former Seneca Nation First Lady Karen John. He provides the COVID numbers update, COVID vaccine booster information, Native Nations visit to NY, the November Council Session and upcoming Veterans Day events. He also speaks on Native Heritage Month and the Onohsagwe:de’ Cultural Center, which was recently honored as the Tribal Destination of the Year at the American Indian Tourism Conference in Arizona.
Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Named Tribal Destination of the Year
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ALLEGANY TERRITORY - The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) recognized the best of Indian Country tourism at its annual Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards. Awardees were announced on October 28, 2021 at the 23rd annual American Indian Tourism Conference held at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Arizona.
The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum (SINM) was named Tribal Destination of the Year. 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. SINM, along with the Seneca Nation Archives Department, are the safe keepers of historical documents, including articles, special publications, historical and family photographs and various multi-media productions regarding the Onöndowa’ga:’ and Hodinöhsö:ni’. The Museum’s collection includes more than 10,000 cultural objects, 5,000 photographs and thousands of archaeological materials.
Seated Front Left: Brenda Kindt, THPO Manager, Councilor Arlene Bova : Back Row Left to Right; Councilor Angie Kennedy; Hayden Haynes, Museum Manager; Tristan Jimerson, Cultural Specialist; Art Hill, Records Manager; Dr. Joe Stahlman, Director; Johnna Crouse , Collections Manager and Conservator; Breann Crouse , Inventory Specialist; LaMarr Spruce, Maintenance; Rebecca Bowen, Archives Manager.
“We are delighted to honor these distinguished hospitality industry programs and professionals,” said Sherry L. Rupert, CEO AIANTA. “They perfectly exemplify how Native cultural and heritage programs can attract visitors while celebrating their own heritage and culture, and we congratulate all the winners and nominees.” Every year, AIANTA recognizes enterprises and individuals in four categories: tribal destination of the year, best cultural heritage experience, excellence in customer service and industry professional of the year.
Located at 82 West Hetzel Street, Salamanca, NY inside the Onöhsagwë:De’ Cultural Center, SINM is open Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Dr. Joe Stahlman, Director Seneca-Iroquois National Museum at 716.945.1760 or via email at info@senecamuseum.org or logon to www.senecamuseum.org.
SPECIAL NOTE: The following video was produced by Seneca Media for presentation at the AIANTA Awards Ceremony:
After School Enrichment Program Expanding to Middle School Students
We are expanding our After School Enrichment Program to include Middle School students! We are accepting applications for students Grades 3-5 & Grades 6-8. Please contact the Seneca Nation Education Department - CATTARAUGUS for more information at 532-3341. Application is below.
Clerk's Community Update 10/28/21
SNI Clerk Marta Kettle gives an update of the current COVID numbers, the 10 digit FCC regulations, booster shots, Red Ribbon Week and Halloween events in the community.
Presidential Update 10-21-21
President Pagels gives an update on the COVID numbers, and upcoming local events. Such as a Talking and Healing Circle, community Halloween events, The One Buffalo Event in Allegany and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K run/walk on both territories.
Presidential Message 10/15/21
President Pagels provides an update on the COVID numbers, fun activities happening in the community, and the October 21 Special Council session. He concludes with personal response on the controversial social media post that was posted on by a local business.