Attention all Enrolled Seneca Members: Next Regular Session of Council to be held on the Allegany Territory Pursuant of Section 12 of the Constitution of the Seneca Nation of Indians, notice is hereby given to you that the Council of said Nation will convene in Regular Session: When: Saturday, November 12, 2022 Time: 9:30 a.m. […]
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A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Hello everyone. Gagwe:göh sgënö’. Reflecting on Indigenous Peoples Day, we appreciate the invaluable contributions our ancestors and current leaders make to protect our sovereign rights by safeguarding our land, language and cultural traditions. Our local school districts recognize this day as Indigenous Peoples day, but New York State does not. There may be movement in […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwë:goh, We are moving right along through the seasons. The leaves are changing and the weather is beginning to cool down. September was a month of remembrance. As I mentioned last month, we recognized Every Child Matters and held events to remember the survivors and honor the lost children who attended Indian Residential […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Gagwe:göh sgë:nö’, I hope you are all well as the weather is starting to cool down a little and everyone is getting ready for winter. It often gets colder after the Fall Festival. It was great to see everyone out and about at the Festival and I am thankful for those who make the Festival […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Nya:wëh sgë:nö gagwe:göh, We are beginning our fall time activities with children returning to school and our Fall Festival happening. This year’s parade theme “Year of the Athlete” featured our local minor sports teams and themed floats. What a great event each year for our community. Our community recently lost an influential leader with the […]
President’s Office EXECUTIVE ORDERS
Below you’ll find four recent Executive Orders: Appointment of Court of Appeals Judge – Thom Abrams (Above ORDER Dated: August 31, 2022) Appointment of Court of Appeals Judge – Carlton Farmer (Above ORDER Dated: August 31, 2022) Temporary Assignment of Housing Department Director Responsibilities – Councillor Al George (Above ORDER Dated: August 23, 2022) Authorizing […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Gagwe:göh sgënö’, I hope you are all well and enjoying the great weather we’ve had this summer. We also had some much-needed rain to help our gardens and flowers grow. This week 20 years ago former President Cyrus Schindler signed the gaming Compact. This was a historic moment for the Seneca Nation and all of […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:goh. We are in the month of August which means school is right around the corner and summer will be winding down soon. We are also in the midst of our Stand with Seneca public awareness campaign. This will highlight all of our contributions in Western New York. It is designed to gain […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:goh, I hope your summer is moving along as planned! Fair season is upon us, a sign of the end of summer fun and time to get ready for school. This year’s Seneca Fall Festival is scheduled for September 9-11, 2022 at the Saylor Community complex. Registration and entry information for all activities […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’ Gagwe:goh! I’d like to start with acknowledging the passing of former first lady Deanna Snyder. The wife of the late President Barry E. Snyder, Sr., had dedicated much of her life supporting the Seneca community with her time, energy and strength by his side. We are forever thankful for her dedication. President Snyder […]