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Seneca Nation to State Board of Regents: Take a Stand Against Cultural Appropriation, Educate New York Students About Native History

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 […]

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Seneca Holdings Update

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 […]

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The Seneca Nation is Building Food Sovereignty, One Bison at a Time

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 […]

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A message from President Matthew B. Pagels

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 […]

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Presidential UPDATE (01.25.21)

President Pagels gives an update on a slight increase in positive cases of COVID-19, SNHS receiving another batch of vaccine doses, as well as upcoming community testing events, annual registration deadline extension, vaccine information sessions, and the virtual meeting for February’s regular Council session. See video message below:

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Presidential UPDATE (01.22.21)

President Pagels offers the latest updates on vaccine distribution and additional “pop-up” covid testing events, as well as touching on the SGC Stakeholders quarterly meeting, virtual regular Council for February, and the Seneca Nation’s new Instagram. See video message below:

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Presidential UPDATE (01.19.21)

President Pagels speaks on this week’s PPE drive-through distribution, weekly COVID testing extending into February, and updates about vaccination. See video message below:

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Presidential UPDATE (01.15.21)

President Pagels gives an update on the Seneca Nation Health System’s ongoing vaccination efforts, testing statistics, and upcoming community testing events. He also offers condolence on the passing of Joe Crangle, who served as legal counsel to the Nation for many years. See video message below:

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Seneca Nation Official Newsletter Commemoration Edition

The Seneca Nation Official Newsletter would like honor members we have lost in 2020 in a commemorative edition. With a Covid-19 protocols in place, many community members did not get to attend services for loved ones, family members and friends. If you lost a loved one this past year and would like provide information for […]