Things To Do

Things To Do in Western NY: Experience Special Events, Entertainment, Art, and the Culture of the Seneca Nation of Indians.

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

814 Broad Street Native Pottery

Salamanca, NY 14779

716/945-1760

The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum is closed temporarily because of structural problems. A tentative re-open date is June.
Seneca sculptures

Staff are working on projects at the Administrative Offices on Rochester Street. Call us at (716)945-1104 if you have any questions. Visit us online at www.senecamuseum.org and check out our e-commerce store.

Admission is $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for Seniors; $2.00 for children 7 and older. Special rates for groups. For more information, please call 716/945-1104 ext 7851.

Fishing

Cattaruagus Creek, which runs directly through the Seneca Nation's Cattaraugus Territor Cattaraugus Creek y, has been listed in the top 10 steelhead fishing sites by national fishing magazines.

In order to fish on any of our territories you must have a Seneca Nation fishing license. Fishing licenses can be obtained at the Seneca Nation's Clerk's Office in Irving or Salamanca, NY or any of our Nation-owned One Stop Convenient stores (located in Irving, Salamanca, and Cuba, NY).

License Fees are:

Non-Indian Adult: $45
Non-Indian Minor (10-16yrs. old) $25
Disabled Person (50% or more) $10
Senior Citizens (65 yrs or older) $15
Temporary License (3 consecutive days) $25

Click here to download the Seneca Nation's Fishing Laws and Regulations brochure.

Cultural Events:

Indian Presentation The Seneca Nation invites native and non-native alike to join us in our celebrations of Seneca heritage and culture:

Iroquois Post 1587 Veterans Pow Wow

The Iroquois Post 1587 Veterans Pow Wow will be held July 13-15, 2012 at the Cattaraugus Community Center (12767 Route 438 Irving, NY 14081) and will feature family flag honorings, food and craft vendors, educational exhibits, western style and smoke dance competitions and drum competitions. “The theme of this year’s pow wow is “Honor All Veterans,” said Bud Thompson, co-chair of the Iroquois Post 1587 Veterans Pow Wow. “This reflects the Seneca people’s deep respect and appreciation for all veterans, both native and non-native.”

Seneca Pow Wow 2012

The following weekend, July 21-22, the “Seneca Pow Wow 2012” will be held at Veteran’s Park on Broad Street in Salamanca, NY and will feature drum and dance competitions as well as food and craft vendors. Seneca Pow wow 2012 committee chair, Pamela Bowen estimates that pow wows began being held on Seneca Nation territories in the late 1980’s. “Although pow wows are not a part of our culture historically, my understanding is that early organizers began holding them on our territories as a way to extend our hand in friendship to our neighbors and other Nations from across the country. It is a borrowed custom but we try to infuse the pow wow with our own unique Seneca culture by showcasing our Iroquois dance styles, such as the smoke dance competition and various social dances which highlight our local Seneca singers and instruments.””

For more information, or photos from previous Pow Wows, go to www.senecapowwow.org

Fall Festival: Another opportunity to experience the rich culture of the Seneca Nation is at the annual Fall Festival, held the second weekend in September, behind the Saylor Building on Route 438 in Irving, NY. The Fall Festival includes a parade, art show, vendors, artist demonstrations, traditional dancing, sporting events, traditional foods and much more.

Native Roots Artists Guild

The Native Roots Artists Guild is a non-profit community organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Haudenosaunee artists. The Guild hosts events, art shows and presentations throughout the year. Visit their website to learn more and see profiles of over 50 Haundeosaunee artists and their amazing art work. www.nativerootsartistsguild.com

Libraries

The two branches of the SNI Library are affiliated with the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus County Library System. The two branches are open to the general public and are funded by the New York State Department of Education. Both locations are excellent resources for more information on Seneca and Native American culture, as well as genealogy.

Allegany Branch Cattaraugus Branch

830 Broad St. Ext. 3 Thomas Indian School Drive

Salamanca, NY 14779 Irving, NY 14081

(716)945-3157 (716)532-9449

Ray Evans Seneca Theater

The theater is home to many annual music and dance recitals.

10 Main Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-1003

Carson Waterman's Art Studio

A painter and member of the Seneca Nation of Indians.

28 Main Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-1782

Salamanca Rail Museum

Restored passenger depot constructed in 1912 by the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway.

170 North Main Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-3133

Salamanca Historical Society Museum

Discover artifacts from the past and learn about Salamanca’s rich history.

125 Main Street
Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-2946
www.mysite.verizon.net/salamancahistoricalmuseum

The Amish Trail

www.nyamishtrail.com or call 1-800-331-0543.

Gaming

The Seneca Nation operates three casinos and two gaming centers in Western New York. For more information on any of these world-class facilities, please click on one of the logos below.