July 25, 2025 issue
By Rebecca Bowen, Director, Seneca Nation Archives For the last year we have been confronted daily by the enormous challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped our Seneca Nation, the United States, and the world. But this is not our first confrontation with disease nor, unfortunately, will it be the last. Since 1492 the […]
By Adrian Stevens The ERA program makes available funding to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SNHA will use the funds to provide assistance to eligible households through the SNHA ERA Programs. This program does not include homeownership or mortgages. PROGRAM INFORMATION EligibilityAn “eligible household” […]
Please view the entire address by Councillor Abrams at:https://www.ncai.org/events/2021/02/22/2021-state-of-indian-nations View Councillor Abrams’ letter of invitation to deliver the invocation for this year’s State of Indian Nations (SOIN) Address from NCAI President Fawn Sharp: Ja:goh Councillor Abrams!
Gagwe:göh sgë:nö’, I hope all are well. There are less than thirty days until spring. March 20th marks the beginning of a new cycle. And a little more than a full year of Covid-19 and those hurdles. But, maple harvesting will begin and we can be grateful for this gift to us. Gakwi:yo:h Farms and […]
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 […]