Players on both sides of the fence are examined closely under the microscope. A clear image begins to emerge of the powerful entity responsible for influencing New York State, Seneca Nation of Indians and the radioactive gaming compact.

The Untold Origins Of The Seneca Gaming Compact (Part 1)

It is a well documented fact that the 2002 gaming compact between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State was a settlement for a major land claim. Let’s connect the dots, starting at the beginning.

Former Congressman John LaFalce's 2008 Bombshell Letter

Former Congressman John LaFalce wrote and published this letter in 2008. It has since been removed from the internet. LaFalce spells out the connection between the Seneca gaming compact, the Seneca land claim and the inactions of former Secretary of Interior Gale Norton.

Ken CosentinoApril 19, 2022John LaFalce, Congressman John LaFalce, Secretary of Interior, Gale Norton, Debra Haaland, Seneca, Seneca Mothers, Seneca Dispute, Seneca Nation of Indians, Gaming, Gaming compact, land claim, Casinos

Seneca Mothers Rally Against Economic Injustice

Mothers of the Seneca Nation rallied against economic injustice on Unity Day in Niagara Square. Last month, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul strong-armed the Seneca Nation of Indians into paying the state $564 million.

Last Real IndiansApril 19, 2022Seneca, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca Dispute, Seneca Mothers, Governor Kathy Hochul, Kathy Hochul, Susan Abrams, Buffalo Bills, casino, Gaming, Gaming compact, Rally, Injustice, Press Release

Smells Like Bull Stitt by Jimmy Lee Beason II, Osage

All of Stitt’s antagonism toward tribes asserting their sovereignty seems odd considering he is an enrolled Cherokee citizen. You would think he would advocate and defend tribal sovereignty, not attempt to derail it. However, it would appear he has no vested interest in being accountable to Native communities, as it has been proven he isn’t actually Cherokee.

Current affairs, Tribal rights, CultureLast Real IndiansApril 17, 2022Native rights, tribal sovereignty, oklahoma, kevin stitt, Gaming compact, mcgirt ruling

Major Conflict of Interest Between Seneca Nation, Delaware North, New York State & Bolton-St. Johns

Records show that the Seneca Nation of Indians executed an agreement with lobbyist Bolton-St. Johns while the agreement between BSJ and Delaware North was STILL ACTIVE. This is a major conflict of interest as the Seneca Nation and Delaware North are direct competitors in casino gaming.

Seneca Mothers Terminate Bolton-St. Johns Contract

On Saturday, sparks flew as the Seneca Mothers group demanded that the Seneca Nation of Indians terminate their contract with Bolton St. Johns and force the resignation of head legal counsel Michele Mitchell. They were successful on both accounts.

Ken CosentinoApril 10, 2022Seneca Dispute, Seneca, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca Mothers, Kathy Hochul, Governor Kathy Hochul, Delaware North, Bolton St. Johns, Susan Abrams, Ken Cosentino, Gaming compact, New York State, corruption, Michele Mitchell

Seneca People Call To Action (Press Release)

Join the fight! SENECA RALLY for ECONOMIC JUSTICE set for UNITY Day, Friday, April 15 at 11 am, assembly at 10:30 am at Niagara SQ, Buffalo, NY

Last Real IndiansApril 8, 2022Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca Dispute, Governor Kathy Hochul, Hochul, Gaming compact, casinos, Native Rights, Land Back, Buffalo

Former Congressman John LaFalce's 2002 Letter To Gale Norton

In 2002, former Congressman John LaFalce penned this letter to then Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton. LaFalce pleads with Norton to review the Seneca gaming application; instead, Norton looked the other way.

Ken CosentinoApril 6, 2022John LaFalce, Congressman John LaFalce, Gale Norton, Secretary of Interior, Gaming compact, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca Dispute, IGRA, Hochul, Governor Kathy Hochul