July 11, 2025 issue
President Pagels gives an update on vaccination efforts, testing, trash collection, and virtual special Council, while noting that the United States Court of Appeals has issued its ruling regarding the long-standing Compact disagreement with New York State. See video message below:
President Pagels provides important updates about COVID testing events, as well as vaccine distribution and banking issues due to the Texas storm. He announces the upcoming AOA Blizzard Box distribution for Elders, virtual Special Council registration instructions, and the deadline for board, committee, and commission membership applications. He closes with an acknowledgement of the valuable […]
President Pagels offers thanks to all the frontline workers and first responders, cites a decrease in positive cases, and announces a vaccination clinic being offered by Cattaraugus County taking place this week at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino. He also notes that the Seneca Nation Housing Authority has received a grant for rental assistance […]
President Pagels gives updates on the latest COVID-19 statistics, testing, and access to vaccination. He also shares information about how to register for upcoming virtual Council sessions and the automated urgent messaging system, as well as applying for open positions on various Nation boards, committees, and commissions. He closes with noting that Councilor Tina Abrams […]
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 […]