(Allegany Territory), who was nominated for the Trench Trophy for 2020-2021 Credit: SCCS FB page | April 20, 2021 Congratulations to Senior lineman Jarod White who was nominated for the Trench Trophy for 2020-2021. “We would like to acknowledge and recognize the following senior lineman for their efforts as determined by our scouts, coaches, and […]
April 30 2021 Issue
Bandits’ Brown signs with Whipsnakes
Ja:goh Franky! Reminder: The upcoming Premier Lacrosse League Season will kick off on June 4. By Jay Young | April 20, 2021 | Reprinted from observertoday.com Silver Creek graduate Frank Brown’s already extensive professional lacrosse resume has continued to grow in recent weeks. On April 4 the Whipsnakes Lacrosse Club announced via Twitter that they […]
Seneca Nation Requests Court To Stay Or Vacate Judgment In Light Of Key Interior Department Statement
Interior Department Letter Expresses Concern About Legality of $1 Billion in Revenue Sharing Payments During Renewal Period The Seneca Nation today requested that the federal district court stay all proceedings for 45 days in response to the United States Department of the Interior’s declaration that it has yet to review the legality of the payment […]
New York State Legalizes Recreational Marijuana: What this means for the Seneca Nation
On March 31, 2021, New York State legalized “adult-use marijuana.” The new law legalizes the possession and use of marijuana within the State for adults 21 and over, will create a regulatory structure for the sale of recreational marijuana for adults, and will expunge the records of people previously convicted of marijuana possession. The legalization […]
Seneca Nation Offers Vaccine To Neighboring School Districts
Seneca Nation Health System scheduling appointments on target dates With Western New York possibly facing a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seneca Nation is reaching out to neighboring school districts near its Cattaraugus and Allegany territories to help make vaccines accessible for eligible students and staff. The Nation recently notified district leaders at […]
A message from President Matthew B. Pagels
Nya:wëh sgë:nö’ gagwe:göh, I’m thankful you are well, As we observed Earth Day this year I’m mindful of the bounty and beauty of Mother Earth, especially during the change of seasons. The weather can also be unpredictable from one day to another and keeps us on our toes. Again, with warmer weather approaching and many […]
From The Desk Of The Treasurer
Greetings, I only thought we had our last snow! Well, at least now we know – the rain will be next and spring really is right around the corner. Our Fiscal staff successfully conducted their virtual Fiscal Work Session for Department Directors and Budget Monitors on April 22nd. Several departmental fiscal topics were discussed and […]
News From The Clerk’s Office
Please Continue to stay Safe & Healthy! YAY, Spring has finally arrived! The Clerk’s Office will continue to monitor the current pandemic & practice safety measures that protect the Clerk’s Office staff and Community as a whole, please watch for changes. Nya:wëh CLERK’S OFFICE UPDATE –Due to concerns with the COVID-19 cases on and near […]
Additions & Deletions to Seneca Nation Roll
Welcome and Congratulations to the newly enrolled members of the Seneca Nation TO APPROVE ADDITIONS TO THE SENECA NATION ROLL / ENROLLMENT APPEARANCE / WAIVER (April 10, 2021) Olivionna Lynn Burch – Snipe Raeya Helen Crouse – Turtle Vanessa Madeline Jimerson – Wolf Maeva Nora Miller – Deer June Aspen Ray – Bear April Kay […]
Seneca Nation Fish Hatchery
Seneca Nation Fish Hatchery has another successful year, will open new classroom soon By Tami Watt, Editor Photo above: Newly built classroom the dept. hopes to open by fall time The Seneca Nation Allegany Fish and Wildlife Department’s Fish Hatchery was established in 2012 to raise and stock the waters of Ohi:yo’ with walleye that […]