September 24, 2021 issue
Gagwe:gö sgë:nö’, agajëgwah gagwe:göh jöhiyoa:je’, I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the Seneca Fall Festival. It felt good to be able to walk around and see people for a brief conversation. We asked everyone to mask up, sanitize and social distance to keep the spread of COVID down. As you can […]
President Matthew B. Pagels reaches #5 on Western New York’s Power 100 The movers and shakers in Buffalo, Rochester and the surrounding region. Matthew PagelsPresident, Seneca Nation of Indians When Matthew Pagels won election to the presidency of the Seneca Nation of Indians last year, he became an integral part of its work toward a […]
The Seneca Nation of Indians is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals or companies to assume management of the Seneca Nation Beach recreational area, with the potential to design, develop, construct and operate proposed Facilities at that site. Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, statement of qualifications, rate for management services, and […]
Gagwe:göh sgë:nö’, I’m thankful you are well. As summer winds down many things will move indoors. We must stay persistent with our health and wellness protocols as the COVID-19, Delta variant is most likely within our communities. As I mentioned in a recent PSA our COVID cases continue to rise at an alarming rate. For […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’, I’m thankful you are well! Best wishes to students as they prepare for the new school year. With the threat of COVID – 19 becoming greater within the county and around the State, please be vigilant with COVID protocol. Schools are preparing to open with face to face instruction and new safety protocols […]
Nya:weh sgënö’ gagwe:göh, I’m thankful you are all well. Summer is almost at an end as fairs and festivals are well underway. As we gather and celebrate a great summer, family picnics and just being together, let’s continue to follow covid-19 protocols. Many early CDC guidelines were lifted regarding mask wearing and social distancing since […]
CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels issued the following statement on the resignation of the Governor of New York earlier today: “The imminent change of leadership in Albany is good news for all New Yorkers, particularly members of sovereign Native Nations located within the state’s borders who have for too long […]
Nya:wëh sgënö’ gagwe:göh, I’m thankful you are well. Happy summer! We sure have had plenty of rain over the past month. I hope your gardens are prospering from it. I’m glad to report our Covid-19 numbers were at zero for the last 10-day snap shot again. You may however, be aware of the new Delta […]
Nya:weh Sgënö’ gagwe:göh, It has been a very hot summer so far with heavy humidity. Let’s check on our elders and those with compromised health conditions daily during these hot days. As restrictions continue to lighten and festival events promote large crowd gatherings, please stay mindful of safety precautions we’ve learned throughout the pandemic. This […]
Gagwe:göh sgënö’, agajëgwah gagwe:göh jöhiyoa:je’, I hope everyone is doing well on these beautiful days of summer. As of June 16, covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, restaurants, sports stadiums and festivals were given the green light to fully open their doors. While we are out enjoying familiar events, please remember many people are not vaccinated […]