February 28, 2025 issue
President Seneca invited lawmakers to hear about Nation’s agenda (February 27, 2025) NIAGARA FALLS TERRITORY – Niagara Falls, NY – Feb. 27, 2025 – Seneca Nation President J.C. Seneca and members of the Nation’s Council today met with state, county and local legislators from across Western New York to find common ground on key issues […]
Heyhey, Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ my fellow Senecas! In this issue, I’d like to introduce what I’m sure is a familiar face to many in our community: my Executive Secretary, Toonie Pierce. Toonie attended Gowanda Central School and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Since the 1980s, she has worked for the Seneca Nation in various capacities. Notably, […]
Pictured above: President George Heron giving an interview in front of the Coldspring Longhouse. Circa 1964 On Friday, January 31st, 2025 the Jacobs School of Medicine/University of Buffalo honored two local community leaders on behalf of their new curriculum. George Heron, former Seneca Nation President, and Arthur Eve, former member of the NYS Assembly and […]
Heyhey, Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ and Happy Valentine’s Day, my fellow Senecas! I hope this message finds you well. February began with a proactive move to address pressing community safety concerns. The Chief Marshals, alongside several council members and I, engaged with local law enforcement leaders, including representatives from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The focus of […]
Obituary for Cyrus Schindler, former President of the Seneca Nation 2000-2002 Cyrus M. Schindler Jr.Cyrus Martin Schindler Jr.Feb. 4, 1948-Jan. 13, 2025Of Cattaraugus Seneca Territory, Irving, NY passed away January 13th, 2025, at his home, he was 76. Cyrus was born February 4th, 1948, in Silver Creek, the son of the late Lila (Pierce) Schindler […]
Heyhey, Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ my fellow Senecas! I hope this newsletter finds each of you healthy and well! On January 13th & 14th, several members of council and my office staff travelled to Albany during the Governor’s State of the State Address. There, we made a statement in regard to the State of New York’s long […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rovena Watt Abrams, 100, of the Seneca Nation Allegany Territory. Rovena passed on January 6, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones, after a long and fulfilling life. Born October 31, 1924 in Salamanca, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Nettie […]
Heyhey, Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ my fellow Senecas! This week marks the first 60 days of this administration’s term. We have completed 6 public meetings to address the community’s stance on the Compact negotiations with NYS. In addition, we are sending out a Compact Public Opinion Poll, which enrolled members may have already received in the mail. […]
Informational Session: An attorney-led informational session on where the Seneca Nation stands with NYS on the Gaming Compact. Wednesday, December 11th from 6pm to 8pm at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center Thursday, December 12th from 6pm to 8pm at the Seneca Fire Cattaraugus Hall Let’s learn as one mind. Community Group Discussions: Community group […]
Hey hey, Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’! Greetings, my fellow Senecas. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I’m so thankful and excited to be your president and I look forward to representing the Seneca Nation to the best of my ability. I’d like to introduce my office staff. Our Allegany Executive Assistant to the President is Bethany […]