June 27, 2025 issue
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 […]
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 […]