It’s that time of year again! Come out and enjoy all the activities planned for the week of April 11th – 16th on the Cattaraugus Territory! This annual week-long event is packed full of fun activities for the whole family sponsored by Seneca Nation Departments. Come join the festivities and learn about what the various […]
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Presidential UPDATE (03.30.22)
President Pagels provides a community update regarding the latest round of information surrounding the Hochul administrations disbursement of gaming compact funds. See video message below:
Presidential UPDATE (03.29.22)
President Pagels provides an update to the community regarding the transfer of compact funds and demands that New York State honors its obligations for negotiations on an updated fair gaming compact. See video message below:
UPDATE from Seneca Nation PRESIDENT MATTHEW PAGELS and Seneca Nation COUNCIL
March 27, 2022 5:00 p.m. Nation Council to Discuss Compact, Bank Account Issues at Special Session of Council. New York State’s actions targeted health and wellbeing of thousands. CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation’s Executives and Council, along with leadership from Seneca Gaming Corporation and our outside legal counsel, have been working throughout […]
Seneca Nation Honors Vietnam War Veterans
Part 1 of 2. Submitted by Ron Cook Jr., Post Commander, Iroquois Post 1587 The Seneca Nation and Iroquois Post 1587 pays tribute to our Vietnam War Veterans as part of a National Vietnam War Commemoration Program. This recognition initiative allows communities to set aside some time in the month of March each year to […]
Presidential UPDATE (03.25.22)
President Pagels provides an update for the community regarding the gaming compact, as well as a weekly reminder of Covid19 vaccination and testing opportunities. Finally, he offers several activity updates for events around the region including a special Vietnam Veteran’s Day celebration and the Buffalo Bandits Native American Heritage game on Saturday. See video message […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:goh, I’m thankful for you and our seasons. It’s time to transition into warmer weather and spring cleaning. I’m also thankful that our COVID numbers continue to remain low. The surrounding county rates remain at or below 2%. With numbers declining the previous Executive Order has been suspended. Mask requirements are lifted for […]
Presidential UPDATE (03.18.22)
President Pagels speaks on receiving a letter from the National Indian Gaming Commission regarding their review on the compact. He provides an update on the COVID numbers, current information on testing locations and reminds that vaccines are still available at our health clinics. He announces upcoming EPD meetings about the brownfield sites. He closes with […]
Seneca Nation Responds to New York’s threat while National Indian Gaming Commission completes review
A MESSAGE TO THE SENECA PEOPLE: The Seneca Nation is responding to a threat from New York State regarding the gaming compact. In an effort to communicate with the community directly, this notice is being released here first and via internal mechanism. Additionally, we recognize this post will be accessible to the world. Please click […]
Presidential UPDATE (03.11.22)
President Pagels gives an update on the gaming compact. He provides the COVID information in our community such as current numbers, updated testing site information and vaccine availability at the health clinics. President Pagels also speaks on upcoming meetings about the EPD Brownfields Program, Career Fair at Seneca Niagara and the March council session. See […]