March 28, 2025 issue
60 Day Comment period for the proposed resolution: WHEREAS, the purpose of the government of the Seneca Nation of Indians is to safeguard the people so they may feel secure within our Territories. In the preamble of our Constitution, it is written, “…to provide for ourselves greater safeguards to pursuit of life, liberty and happiness, […]
By Jim Eckstrom | Special to the Press Jan 28, 2021 IRVING — The Seneca Nation president says President Joe Biden continues to “put words into action” in recognizing the sovereignty of Native people. Biden signed a memo Tuesday directing federal agencies to detail — and report out on — how they will incorporate Native […]
Nya’weh sgë:nö’ gagwe: göh, If you didn’t already know Punxsutany Phil saw his shadow on Ground Hog’s Day, which predicts 6 more weeks of winter!! We are fortunate to have had a rather mild winter with only a couple significant snow events. The countdown to spring is here. With the changing seasons I’m hopeful we […]
President Pagels offers condolences on the passing of 4 community members, while also providing information on an increase in positive cases, two additional pop-up testing events, and vaccination efforts. He concludes with an update about trash collection on territory and the upcoming virtual regular Council session for February. See video message below:
President Pagels speaks on the latest testing statistics, including a distribution break down, as well as offering a vaccination distribution and ongoing community testing events update. COVID HUB: https://covid19.snigis.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSenecaNation See video message below:
President Pagels speaks on the recent increase in positive cases and a Cattaraugus pop-up testing event taking place this Saturday, January 30. He announces the reopening of the SGE Irving Bingo Hall and the community centers, while also commenting on the Biden administration’s recent Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships. See video message […]
New York Includes Native American Education in State Standards, Doesn’t Require It In K-12 Instruction Or Provide Designated Funding Allegany/Cattaraugus Territories, NY – Recognizing that education is the best tool to combat entrenched racism and change long-standing misunderstandings and prejudices regarding Indigenous populations, the Seneca Nation Council is calling on the state Board of Regents […]
Seneca Holdings was established in 2009 with the goal of creating a non-gaming organization that could provide a meaningful revenue source for the Seneca Nation over the long term. The charter for Seneca Holdings recognizes that “the diversification and expansion of the Nation’s business interests is vital to the economic well-being and long-term growth and […]
By Gabriel Pietrorazio | January 14, 2021 | Reprinted from civileats.com | Photo credit: Seneca Media & Communications For Michael Snyder, it was canceling the Gakwi:yo:h Farm’s annual Maple Weekend that drove home how serious the pandemic would hit the Seneca Nation. Snyder, the director of the agriculture department for the Seneca Nation, has overseen […]
Gagwe:göh sgë:nö’, Hi, I hope all are well. Last week’s snowfall finally made it feel like winter. Although for many, winter makes for difficult driving, cold chilling temperatures, but winter is good for the earth, plants and for people. It helps plants rest in preparation for spring and it also means climate change hasn’t overtaken […]