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Presidential UPDATE (10.28.22)

President Pagels delivers an update to the community focused on intergovernmental relations at the State and Federal level that impact the Seneca Nation and our brothers and sisters across Indian Country. He provides current COVID numbers and information. He closes with s a special reminder to watch out for trick-or-treaters during the upcoming community Halloween […]

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Presidential UPDATE (10.14.22)

President Pagels starts today’s message about celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day and thanks the many people in the community that came together to support the local Every Child Matter events. He provides an update on the #StandwithSeneca campaign, community Halloween activities, the upcoming Native American Heritage events at the casino in November and an update on […]

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Presidential UPDATE (09.30.22)

President Pagels opens this update by acknowledging September 30th, where Native communities across the United States and Canada bring awareness to the Indian Residential Boarding Schools that operated across both the US and Canada for more than a century. He provides information about local community walks that give a voice and offer support to victims […]

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Presidential UPDATE (09.19.22)

President Matt Pagels speaks on the stabbing that occurred in James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. He also congratulates the Marshals strong response to the recent shooting and the social media threat. He provides an update with the compact and the #StandwithSeneca campaign. He talks on the Fall Festival and upcoming events, such as […]

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Presidential UPDATE (09.02.22)

President Matt Pagels starts this update by acknowledging the loss of respected and influential leader, Marlene “JaGohNyah” Johnson. He provides the local and current COVID information for the community. He also speaks on the 20th anniversary of the Gaming Compact that took place a few weeks ago. He thanks the community for participating in the […]

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Presidential UPDATE (08.16.22)

President Pagels provides an update on the compact and the upcoming 20th Anniversary of the Compact signing event being held at Seneca Niagara. He offers condolences and acknowledging the loss of former Nation Councillor, Treasurer and longtime Executive Director of the Seneca Nation Housing Authority, Adrian Stevens. He gives the current COVID information and speaks […]

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Presidential UPDATE (08.04.22)

President Pagels speaks on the latest support for the #StandwithSeneca campaign and upcoming event. He provides the latest COVID numbers and information. He also speaks on community meetings about the Probate Code and deadline for public comments about the On-Territory Cannabis industry. He mentions the upcoming event at WNED for native youth and their families. […]

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Presidential UPDATE (07.22.22)

President Pagels starts todays message with the #StandwithSeneca campaign. An effort to inform WNY about the Seneca Nation’s history, culture and impact to the surrounding areas. He provides updated COVID numbers and information. He informs about a survey that AOA will be doing for our elders and two upcoming community meetings to discuss the on-Territory […]

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Presidential UPDATE (07.08.22)

President Matthew Pagels starts this update by acknowledging the loss of former Seneca Nation First Lady Deanna Snyder. He provides a COVID update and information about available PPE and test kits for the Seneca Nation Community. He talks on Native Connections teaming with PBS for a community conversation focused on mental health. He gives a […]

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Presidential UPDATE (06.24.22)

President Pagels speaks on the recent trip to the Northwest Indian Gaming Conference to speak on the efforts related to our gaming Compact. He also talks on upcoming activities happening in the community, updated COVID numbers, upcoming firework events at the Seneca Casinos and the July council session. He closes with congratulating Frank Brown, Zed […]