March 28, 2025 issue
President Pagels offers the Nation’s condolences for the passing of elder Barbara “Bobbie” Huff and shares updates on COVID-19 cases and testing on territory, as well as the initial allocation of the Moderna vaccine for the Seneca Nation Health System. See video message below:
DECEMBER 18,19,20, 2020 Note: Pictured below each artist is a copy of their work that was projected onto the iconic grain elevators for the special event at Silo City. Bill Crouse (Seneca, Hawk Clan) is a self-taught artist. He has made it his life’s work to preserve and celebrate Seneca Culture. He is a Seneca […]
By RICK MILLER. Olean Times Herald. Dec 15, 2020 IRVING — The Seneca Nation’s new president praised the decision Monday by Major League Baseball’s Cleveland franchise to drop its team name, “Indians.” Team owner Paul Dolan said the name change will be effective in 2022. It follows years of protest that the name and mascot […]
Season’s Greetings to all! I hope you and your families can enjoy this holiday season amidst this ever-changing landscape. This time of year, is usually spent with family celebrating and reminiscing about the year. 2020 has definitely given us much to talk about. The Coronavirus continues to be on the forefront of most conversations with […]
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 […]