July 25, 2025 issue
Merry Christmas, Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:göh, It’s time for family and holiday traditions bringing everyone closer together! Christmas can mean baking, shopping, wrapping or it can be a time for giving, sharing, and celebration. However you acknowledge the season, take the time to appreciate everything that has come to you. It’s with a heavy heart I […]
Gagwe:göh sgë:nö’, I hope you all had an enjoyable time with family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday. We move quickly into Christmas and New Year’s. Please be vigilant as you venture out into the surrounding communities to shop and enjoy holiday parties. Covid – 19 continues to gain momentum as a new omicron variant […]
A message from Seneca Nation President Matthew B. Pagels: “We commemorate the Seneca Nation’s 173rd birthday this weekend. In 1848, our ancestors adopted our Constitution, creating a new form of elective self-government to guide, preserve and strengthen our Nation for generations to come. For nearly two centuries, the Seneca Nation as we know it today […]
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 […]