Allegany Reservation

The Allegany Reservation is a designated land area in western New York where the Seneca Nation of Native Americans resides. It is part of the larger territory of the Seneca people, who are one of the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. The reservation functions as a sovereign community with its own government, laws, and cultural practices, while also being part of the state of New York. It is an area of cultural heritage, economic activity, and identity for the Seneca people, reflecting their historical presence and ongoing governance.