About
The Seneca Land Conservancy, Inc. is a charitable organization dedicated to reclaiming and protecting the Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) homeland. For over 200 years, our history has been defined by the loss of our aboriginal lands. Our membership is comprised of Seneca people and our friends who support the goal of reversing this history and reclaiming our aboriginal territory for our future generations.
The Conservancy is a charitable tax-exempt entity recognized by the Internal Revenue Service under IRC sec. 501(c)(3). Please contact us for more information at info@senecalandconservancy.org.
Mission
PURPOSE. The purpose of the Seneca Land Conservancy is to promote the acquisition and return of land to Indigenous stewardship for the benefit of the Onöndowa’ga:’, or Seneca people. As set forth in the Conservancy’s by-laws, our purposes are to—
(a) Acquire and manage lands of cultural, environmental, community, or ancestral importance;
(b) Preserve land for future generations of Seneca people;
(c) Promote Seneca sovereignty by transferring land ownership to Seneca governments when feasible;
(d) Educate the general public on Indigenous land stewardship practices and the value of returning land to the first inhabitants; and
(e) Such other lawful related purposes for which a not-for-profit corporation may be organized and operated.
Board Members
Robert Odawi Porter, Chair
rob.porter@senecalandconservancy.org
Todd Gates, Vice Chair
todd.gates@senecalandconservancy.org
Reesa Abrams, Secretary & Treasurer
reesa.abrams@senecalandconservancy.org
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