June 27, 2025 issue
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 […]
IRVING, NY- The Community Fair kicked off Monday, April 5th with the Fishing Derby, Family Community Challenge, a Paint Project to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Victims, and drive-thru chicken dinner. The week rounded out with various physical activities and challenges such as a Scavenger Hunt, a 5K, a lacrosse shoot out, a lay-up challenge, […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’, Hope all are well. I hope everyone had a Happy Easter with family. As more and more members become vaccinated we are able to spend more time with each other. Please continue to be vigilant in Covid-19 protocols so we can keep our numbers down. Although we can begin to see light at […]
Council Co-Chair Tina Abrams, standing in for President Pagels, offers condolences for the passing of his mother, Kim Pagels. Councilor Abrams offers important updates about increased positive cases of COVID-19, extension of weekly testing events, and vaccination availability. She acknowledges the efforts for Community Fair Week and the cleanups on both territories, as well as […]