April 12, 2024 issue
President Pagels offers condolences on the passing of 3 community members over the weekend. As some were from COVID-19, he urges everyone to do their part to stop the spread during the holiday season. He notes that the Seneca Nation is awaiting word from the Indian Health Service about vaccine distribution, and reminds everyone about […]
The next round of weekly saliva testing for COVID-19 starts December 21st and 22nd and will go through January. Monday’s 3pm to 5pm at the Seneca Fire Hall on Cattaraugus Territory Tuesday’s 3pm to 5pm at the Allegany DPW garage You MUST PRE-REGISTER with Bluestone for the community testing events. https://www.bluestonesafe.com/welcome Use client code SenecaGov […]
President Pagels gives an update on COVID-19 testing statistics, precautionary closures of community centers and day care facilities until the end of the year, and additional testing dates. He also gives details about the upcoming drive through meal and mask holiday distributions for elders and speaks on state education cutbacks that affect Seneca students in […]
President Pagels speaks on a Seneca Nation Councilor testing positive for COVID-19, plans for a virtual regular session of Council in January, and the importance of everyone doing their part to stop the spread of the virus. See video message below:
President Pagels speaks on vaccine distribution and an update to the Coronavirus Response Hub, as well as offering condolences on the passing of the oldest Seneca elder, Ralph Bowen. See message below:
August 8th, 1918- December 7th, 2020 We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Ralph Bowen at the age of 98. A member of the Snipe Clan, Ralph was raised in the Coldspring community and lived in Jimersontown for many years. Ralph Bowen will be remembered for many things, but service to others […]
1848 Political Revolution By Randy John. Originally read at observance of the Seneca Nation 163rd Anniversary In 1848 the Seneca Nation of Indians, as we know it today, was created. The hereditary, lifetime chiefs were removed from power on December 4th and a republic form of government was created. The Chair of the 1848 convention […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’, Happy Holidays! I’m thankful you are well hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our community is very family oriented and my hope is that we keep the spike in illness to a minimum. Let’s all do our part and stay home as much as possible. The surrounding counties are near to closing […]
COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in the region and there are an increasing number of positive cases on territory. Regarding the upcoming community COVID testing drive thrus: You MUST pre-register by going to https://www.bluestonesafe.com/welcome Use client code SenecaGov and user ID 3030. You will need an email address to sign up. Limited staff will be available to […]
President Pagels gives an update on upcoming COVID-19 testing, as well as training for those interested in helping with testing efforts. He stresses the importance of everyone doing their part to stop the spread as Seneca EMS and local hospitals are all being stretched to their capacity due to the pandemic. See video message below: