January 31, 2025 issue
Council Expresses Gratitude to our Foster Families Photos by Seneca Media In recognition of Foster Parent Appreciation Month in May, the Seneca Nation Council donated gift cards to thank foster families in our community. These families selflessly open their homes and lives to children that would not otherwise have the opportunity for support and guidance. […]
AMERIND National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) – Annual Convention and Tradeshow Councillors Arlene Bova (Allegany), Presley Redeye (Cattaraugus) and Lisa Maybee (Cattaraugus) traveled to Seattle, Washington May 16-19, 2022 to attend the Amerind NAIHC Annual Convention and Tradeshow. Their mission is “to effectively and efficiently promote and support American Indians, Alaska Natives and native […]
Hazel Dean sent in the following letter: Hanödaga:nyas: President Matthew Pagels (word used for president)O:wísda’ Hasdi:sta’: Treasurer Rickey Armstrong Sr. (he manages money)Ye:yadö:’: Clerk Marta Kettle (She writes)Swa:shëö’: Seneca Nation Councilors (you are all councillors) Heh nya:wëh gagwe:göh, o’sgwá:wisdö’ neh Covid-19 óíwa’. We:so degwanö:nyö:h. Gë:h heh nya:wëh.(Thank you all, you gave me money – regarding […]
The Seneca Nation is waiting for more information from the federal government before proceeding with any payments to New York State. To date, no payments have been made to New York State. Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels said the funds will be withheld pending a federal review, as the result of a vote by the […]
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Councillor Eliot Jimerson gave an address at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Afterward, a check was presented to the Center for $12,592.00. The check was for the proceeds raised by the Wheel Strong team which participated in the Ride for Roswell 2021. Channel 4 News (WIVB) interviewed Councillor Jimerson as […]
Photos by Seneca Media On August 13th, the Vision 2020 program held a luncheon with President Pagels and members of the council. The lunch was followed by a Q&A with questions from the Vision 2020 interns. The Councilors shared examples of their experience in government and advice for the students future plans.
A graduation speech Councillor Bova would like to share… Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’ Gagwe:goh, Now that graduations for high school and college have come and gone, it’s time to celebrate those hard earned accomplishments with family and friends! Celebrate graduates, although please remember to be safe in all aspects! Ja:goh! This year, I had the honor of […]
Councillor Abrams gives opening address for the Interior Department’s virtual event for Native graduates Councillor Tina Abrams recently gave the opening address for a virtual event for Native graduates of the Class of 2021. The event was sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior and included addresses by dignitaries such as Interior Secretary Deb […]
Ja:goh Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety and Michelle Redeye On June 6th 2021, Council acknowledged Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety (Seneca- Beaver Clan, Cattaraugus) and Michelle Redeye (Seneca- Turtle Clan, Cattaraugus), for their outstanding achievements and were presented with embroidered Pendleton blankets. Fantasy Jimerson-Kenjockety is a 2021 Tewaaraton Scholarship Recipient, she will be attending Alfred University to major in Chemistry and […]
Reprinted from Indian Country Today. June 3rd, 2021. We speak with the Seneca Nation about a peace medal given by President George Washington that is being returned. Some quotes from today’s show.Matthew B. Pagels: “Well, more than a couple of centuries ago Red Jacket negotiated and signed the 1794 treaty of Canandaigua. During that time […]