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 […]
President
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
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 […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
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 […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
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 […]
Seneca Nation Statement on Resignation of New York Governor
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 […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
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 […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
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 […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
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 […]
Pride Flag
Seneca Nation Statement On Raising Pride Flag At Nation’s Administration Building CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY – This afternoon, leaders from the Seneca Nation and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community gathered at the William Seneca Administration Building to raise a special flag, featuring the Seneca Nation seal, in recognition of Pride Month. The flag will fly outside of […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Nya:wëh sgë:nö gagwe:göh, June (O:yaikeneh) is here and time for celebration as high school students prepare for graduation. It’s hard to believe what these soon to be graduates have accomplished over the last year and a half during a pandemic. Everything drastically changed overnight as schools closed and instruction went to remote learning. Many exciting […]