The Seneca Nation is encouraging the public to voice its support for the Nation’s efforts to secure a new “fair and equitable” gaming compact with New York state.

Seneca officials said community support events will be held throughout May in which the public can sign letters encouraging state leaders to come to an agreement with the Nation that ensures the continued operation of the Nation’s three casino properties in Salamanca, Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

The Nation’s current gaming compact expires in December.

The monthlong initiative kicks off Thursday at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, where the public can sign support letters from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the resort’s hotel lobby.