September 11, 2026 issue
Hazel Dean sent in the following letter: Hanödaga:nyas: President Matthew Pagels (word used for president)O:wísda’ Hasdi:sta’: Treasurer Rickey Armstrong Sr. (he manages money)Ye:yadö:’: Clerk Marta Kettle (She writes)Swa:shëö’: Seneca Nation Councilors (you are all councillors) Heh nya:wëh gagwe:göh, o’sgwá:wisdö’ neh Covid-19 óíwa’. We:so degwanö:nyö:h. Gë:h heh nya:wëh.(Thank you all, you gave me money – regarding […]
Gagwe:göh sgë:nö’, I’m thankful you are well. As we wait for spring to arrive, we are seeing some relief with the Covid-19 positive numbers on our Territories. I’d like to attribute it to everyone working together to be aware of the protocols, and safety practices. This virus will continue to invade at every opportunity, so […]
The Seneca Nation is waiting for more information from the federal government before proceeding with any payments to New York State. To date, no payments have been made to New York State. Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels said the funds will be withheld pending a federal review, as the result of a vote by the […]
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 […]