January 31, 2025 issue
Above: Councillors Billy Canella and Tina Abrams attend legislative summit in Washington, DC The Indian Gaming Summer Legislative Summit, organized by the Indian Gaming Association (IGA), was held in Washington, DC on July 27th and 28th. Seneca Nation leadership joined many tribal leaders and federal policy makers to discuss a range of priorities facing Native […]
Above: Seneca Nation Councillors pictured with Haudenosaunee Nationals Men’s Lacrosse team – our local Seneca Representation. They were gifted travel bags and pictured with a $100,000 donation check to support the team on their quest for Olympic Gold at the 2028 Olympics. Seneca Nation Council & Executives Support Haudenosaunee Nationals Lacrosse Team The Seneca Nation […]
On Friday, July 29, 2022, Seneca Leadership Interns had the opportunity to enjoy lunch with Seneca Nation President Pagels and members of Council. The lunch was followed by a Q&A with Councillors. Council members and Executives shared advice for the students and gave examples of their experience with the Seneca Nation government and its operations.
United Southern and Eastern Tribes’ On July 19 and 20, Seneca Nation leaders participated in the United Southern and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Semi-Annual Meeting & USET-IHS-BIA Partnership Meeting in Nashville, TN. Among the focuses of the conference were Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis. Nation leaders were able to speak directly with IHS and USET officials […]
President Pagels, Councillor Abrams speak at National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) This month, the Seneca Nation President, Treasurer and several Councillors attended the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) held in Anchorage, Alaska. Tribal Leaders from across the country came together to work collaboratively to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty. In addition to talking […]
Seneca Nation has 2 resolutions passed at Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Convention On May 16-19, 2022, President Pagels and Councillors William “Billy” Canella and Presley Redeye attended the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ (“ATNI”) mid-year convention hosted by the Lummi Nation at the Silver Reef Casino in Ferndale, Washington. ATNI is a nonprofit organization […]
Congratulations from the Seneca Nation Council!
Pride flags raised in Cattaraugus & Allegany In honor of Pride Month #PrideMonth is celebrated the month of June in honor of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, recognized as the birth of the Gay Liberation Movement The LGBTQ+ community has faced historical discrimination and violence, and #Pride is a way to counter the narrative of […]
Seneca Nation Engages In Information Campaign With Native Nations And State Legislators Seneca Nation Councillors recently have been engaging in an information campaign to garner support from Native Nations, as well as from New York State legislators, to ensure that the state engages in good faith compact negotiations pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. […]
Seneca Nation and Dreamcatcher Foundation Host Bike Rodeo and Giveaway The Seneca Nation partnered with Dreamcatcher Foundation to host a youth bike rodeo and safety fair at the Cattaraugus Community Center on May 25th and at the Allegany Community Center on May 26th. The Dream Catcher Foundation donated 100 youth bicycles (50 for each territory) […]