April 12, 2024 issue
President Pagels addresses a recent rise in COVID cases in our community and reminds everyone that vaccines are available through the Health System for ages 16 and over. He also details plans for the official return of the Red Jacket Peace Medal to the Seneca Nation and announces a return to full capacity in-person regular […]
President Pagels discusses a milestone in our community’s response to COVID-19, and the Nation extending another show of support to our local school districts. The President also talks about an important designation by President Biden, two recent community celebrations and the May 8 meeting of Council. Seneca Nation Coronavirus Response Hub: https://covid19.snigis.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSenecaNation See […]
President Pagels offers the latest community COVID update, including ongoing vaccine availability and response and upcoming changes to community testing. The President also discusses NYSDOT roadwork projects in Cattaraugus next week and the regular Council session on May 8. See video message below:
Interior Department Letter Expresses Concern About Legality of $1 Billion in Revenue Sharing Payments During Renewal Period The Seneca Nation today requested that the federal district court stay all proceedings for 45 days in response to the United States Department of the Interior’s declaration that it has yet to review the legality of the payment […]
On March 31, 2021, New York State legalized “adult-use marijuana.” The new law legalizes the possession and use of marijuana within the State for adults 21 and over, will create a regulatory structure for the sale of recreational marijuana for adults, and will expunge the records of people previously convicted of marijuana possession. The legalization […]
Seneca Nation Health System scheduling appointments on target dates With Western New York possibly facing a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seneca Nation is reaching out to neighboring school districts near its Cattaraugus and Allegany territories to help make vaccines accessible for eligible students and staff. The Nation recently notified district leaders at […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:göh, I’m thankful you are well, As we observed Earth Day this year I’m mindful of the bounty and beauty of Mother Earth, especially during the change of seasons. The weather can also be unpredictable from one day to another and keeps us on our toes. Again, with warmer weather approaching and many […]
President Pagels provides an important update about the legal dispute with New York State regarding whether the Seneca Nation has fulfilled revenue sharing obligations under the current gaming Compact. See video message below:
President Pagels speaks on increased vaccination outreach to eligible 16 and 17 year olds and neighboring communities. He also encourages community members to submit content for the upcoming special newsletter issue on the drug epidemic and take part in the climate change survey. He closes with updates about fiber optic broadband and registration for the […]
By Tami Watt, Editor Hodinöhsöni’ or Ogwe’öweh have had traditions with song and dance since our beginnings. Rooted in ceremony, traditional music is often used to give thanks to the Creator for the renewal of the cycle of nature and the continuous gifts from Mother Earth. Most ceremonies take place behind closed doors in the […]