April 12, 2024 issue
Gagwe:göh sgënö’, I hope you are all well and enjoying the great weather we’ve had this summer. We also had some much-needed rain to help our gardens and flowers grow. This week 20 years ago former President Cyrus Schindler signed the gaming Compact. This was a historic moment for the Seneca Nation and all of […]
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 […]
After two years, it was finally time to sing and dance. On July 16 and 17, the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow returned to Allegany, bringing friends and neighbors from near and far. Following two years of cancellations because of the pandemic, it was wonderful to see everyone, to watch the dancers, to hear the […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:goh. We are in the month of August which means school is right around the corner and summer will be winding down soon. We are also in the midst of our Stand with Seneca public awareness campaign. This will highlight all of our contributions in Western New York. It is designed to gain […]
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. […]
Campaign will highlight Nation’s history, profound economic impacts BUFFALO CREEK TERRITORY, BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation announced today that it is launching a widespread public awareness campaign aimed at growing the public’s understanding and recognition of Seneca history and the significant economic contributions the Nation and its businesses make in Western New York. Seneca […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:goh, I hope your summer is moving along as planned! Fair season is upon us, a sign of the end of summer fun and time to get ready for school. This year’s Seneca Fall Festival is scheduled for September 9-11, 2022 at the Saylor Community complex. Registration and entry information for all activities […]
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 […]
Gahsëni’de’ Hubbell Crowned Princess For The NYS Fair Indian Village, Kelvin George Selected As Dance Representative for Ohi:yo’ Photo: Left: Gahsëni’de’ Hubbell, NYSF Indian Village Representative 2022. Right: Kelvin George, Smoke Dance- Teen Male Category OHI:YO’ – The Six Nations Agricultural Society – Ohi:yo’ has chosen Gahsëni’de’ Hubbell to represent the Seneca Nation – Allegany […]
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’ Gagwe:goh! I’d like to start with acknowledging the passing of former first lady Deanna Snyder. The wife of the late President Barry E. Snyder, Sr., had dedicated much of her life supporting the Seneca community with her time, energy and strength by his side. We are forever thankful for her dedication. President Snyder […]