April 11, 2025 issue
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’, I’m so happy for warmer weather. Summer is one of my favorite season’s. I enjoy seeing everyone out walking, running and playing sports. Many of the COVID protocols have been lifted in the surrounding areas giving everyone more opportunity to get out and about. At this time our 10 day snap shot shows […]
President Pagels announces the availability of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-17 in early June through the Seneca Nation Health System. He also notes the recent return of the Red Jacket Peace Medal, tonight’s college graduates celebration event, and the official opening tomorrow of the new Seneca One Stop at the Buffalo Creek Territory. See […]
As Re-Opening Accelerates, Focus On Public Health Protocols Critical To Protect Nation And Neighboring Communities Alike CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. AND ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – With vaccines in wide distribution and COVID-19 infections dropping, the Seneca Nation is donating hand sanitizer to school districts near its Cattaraugus and Allegany territories, recognizing that a continued […]
In an April 29 editorial, The News called for the U.S. Department of Interior’s Office of Indian Gaming to expedite a legal review of the Seneca Nation’s gaming compact with New York State. But the editorial failed to recognize that both the Nation and the state must agree to submit the compact for that review […]
See official press release below: https://sninews.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SKM_C55821050315100.pdf
Gagwe:göh sgë:nö’, I’m glad you are all well. The months are really flying by this year. We are already into May and starting a busy part of our year. I’m excited for the nice weather for outside activities. Looking at our COVID Data our reported cases are down considerably. We are at 7 reported cases […]
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 […]