Greetings, I hope this message finds you all well. It looks like the last bit of our beautiful weather is behind us and we’ll transition into winter. Usually, by this time of year, the temperatures are drastically dropping and we’re all winterizing in preparation of our first big snowfall. On November 8th, 2022, I was […]
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Final Message from Former President Pagels
Gagwe:göh sgë:nö’, I’d like to take this time to wish everyone well as we transition into a new administration. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as President of the Seneca Nation and it was an honor to serve our people as your representative on important issues. Nya:wëh for your support during the past two years. Our […]
Rickey Armstrong, Sr. Elected Seneca Nation President For Third Time
Rickey Armstrong, Sr. has been elected Seneca Nation President for his third tenure. He was officially sworn in on November 8th at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino after receiving 1,108 votes. I am humbled by and grateful for the support and trust the Seneca people have shown in choosing me to lead our Nation. […]
Notice of Regular Session of Council
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. […]
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 […]