August 29, 2025 issue
Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’, Well, the groundhog as seen his shadow and has predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Since we’ve had a very mild winter for the most part, I’m okay snuggling in for a few more weeks. Winter is a time to prepare for the busy spring and summer activities. I’d like to briefly touch […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’, We’re off to a quick start for 2022. A whole month into winter and we finally had some snow. I hope everyone stayed safe during this brief winter storm and remembered their winter driving skills. The COVID monthly report shows a slight decrease in positive cases within our Communities. Allegany had 124 cases […]
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:goh (I’m thankful you are all well), As we start off 2022, we continue to be caught up in the middle of a pandemic. As we gathered for the holidays the Omicron strain of the COVID-19 virus has been gaining momentum infecting thousands of people a day throughout the country. This trend is […]
COVID-19 Public Gathering and Travel Restrictions WHEREAS, the Seneca Nation is responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of our members, residents and employees and continues to take precautions to reduce the potential impact of Corona virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) on our community; and WHEREAS, the Seneca Nation Territories have experienced a drastic increase in […]
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, […]