Seneca Nation of Indians
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Seneca Nation of Indians
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| Motto: "" | ||
| Anthem: '' |
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| Largest city | Salamanca,_NY | |
| Official languages | Seneca language English (national) Cayuga Language(national) |
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| Government | Republic | |
| - | President | Maurice John Sr. |
| - | Treasurer | Kevin Seneca |
| Independence | from United States of America | |
| - | Date | Time Immemorial |
| Population | ||
| - | 2005 estimate | 7,800 |
| Currency | Dollar | |
| Time zone | EST | |
The Seneca Nation of Indians was established in 1848 by a Constitutional Convention of Seneca people residing on the Allegany and Cattaragus Territories. The Seneca Nation of Indians Constitution established a tripartite governing structure based on general elections of 16 Councilors, three Executives (President, Treasurer, Clerk), and Court justices (Surrogates and Peacemakers). These elections are held every two years.
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