February 14, 2025 issue
Nya:weh sgënö ga:gwëgöh, agajëgwah gagwe:göh jöhiyoa:jë’, November is a time of Thanksgiving. In our daily address we give thanks to everything around us which supports, sustains and protects us. We give thanks to one another and become of one mind. Our ancestors gave us this address to keep peace and balance so we can live […]
Nya:weh sgënö’ gagwe:göh, I’m very thankful you are well. November is the month we give thanks for many things. I’m thankful we are working together as a community to stay healthy. Our numbers for COVID are elevated this week. We currently have 38 cases indicated on the COVID hub, 31 in Allegany, 3 in Cattaraugus […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:göh, I hope you are all well and enjoying the leaves as they change color. It is such a beautiful time of year. With the weather changing many of us will move our activities indoors. It’s very important to keep on top of COVID protocols. Cold and flu season are also upon us, […]
On Indigenous People’s Day, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, MO which prompted the Sterling, a Hertel Avenue restaurant, to post foul racist remarks to their Facebook page celebrating the Bills’ victory. “Happy Indigenous People’s Day! Let’s celebrate a Bills victory over the Indigenous People’s Chiefs! Isn’t great we beat […]
The Seneca Marksmen were recognized at the October Regular Session of Council for their outstanding achievement! On Saturday, October 9th, President Pagels recognized the Seneca Marksmen ~18 and older lacrosse team ~ with a plaque that congratulated them for their undefeated season. The Seneca Marksmen are the 2021 International Box Lacrosse Association Champions! The IBLA […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:göh, There is a crispness in the air as we move into Fall. It’s time for sweatshirts, football and apple cider. The leaves should be reaching their peak of color, reminding us how fortunate we are to experience all of the seasons. As the weather gets cooler we will be gathering in doors […]
Trauma of residential schools continues to impact Native communities By Matthew Pagels President Pagels’ op-ed that appeared in the Buffalo News. Truth and healing are powerful words. For generations, Native individuals, families and communities still dealing with the impacts and trauma perpetuated by Indigenous residential schools have been searching for these elusive ideals. For more […]
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: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 […]