April 10, 2026 issue
NCAI’s Youth Commission offers youth ages 16-23 the opportunity to engage on National scale along-side tribal leaders to help address the issues facing Indian Country. Established in 1997, the NCAI Youth Commission has been a space for tribal youth to come together and discuss solutions to the unique challenges they face within their communities. – […]
Attention All Enrolled Senecas Two upcoming public meetings will be held regarding a law enforcement referendum scheduled to be held on November 1, 2022 concurrent with the General Election. Please note that the agenda for these public meetings is available at the Clerk’s Office, or via email at LawEnforcement@sni.org. Allegany Territory Meeting: Tuesday, October 18th […]
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 […]