New York, NY - The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has upheld the Onondaga Nation’s right to pursue claims against the United States and New York State for the unjust taking of Indigenous lands two centuries ago without approval by the US Congress or governing authorities of the Onondaga Nation. The landmark Admissibility ruling, issued by the IACHR which is part … [Read more...] about The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Rules Onondaga Land Rights Case Can Continue
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OAS Commission on Human Rights accepts Onondaga’s Petition for Land Justice against the United States.
Onondaga Nation - In late February of 2022, the Onondaga Nation was informed by the Organization of American States (O.A.S.) Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Commission that the Onondaga Nation’s Petition against the United States has been accepted. The Commission has ruled the Petition has met all of their initial screening criteria. In meeting that criteria, the … [Read more...] about OAS Commission on Human Rights accepts Onondaga’s Petition for Land Justice against the United States.
The Onondaga Nation’s and the Haudenosaunee’s Historical Connection to Lake Ontario
The Onondaga Nation has prepared a Red Paper (a Red Paper is position paper, to offset their “White Papers”) for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In this document, The Onondaga Nation outlines the historical, cultural and spiritual connection to Lake Ontario. “This document was requested by NOAA”, said Joe Heath, general counsel for the Onondaga … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation’s and the Haudenosaunee’s Historical Connection to Lake Ontario
Can unvaccinated kid stay in school? Onondaga Nation, New York disagree
SYRACUSE, NY -- Whether an Onondaga Nation child stays in school could be determined by the outcome of a dispute between the nation and New York state over vaccinations. The tribe says an unvaccinated student in the school on the reservation is not subject to the state’s tough new vaccination law because Onondaga is a sovereign nation that governs itself. read more... … [Read more...] about Can unvaccinated kid stay in school? Onondaga Nation, New York disagree
Onondaga files Amicus Brief over New York State’s Clean Energy Plan
Governor Cuomo’s office has created a “clean energy plan” for New York State. This plan relies heavily on a multi-billion dollar bail out of the nuclear industry, including the 3 aging reactors in Oswego and also a 4th reactor near Rochester, NY. This plan is all paid for by rate payers–including every electrical customer in the state. Under this plan, and every household on … [Read more...] about Onondaga files Amicus Brief over New York State’s Clean Energy Plan
The Doctrine Of Christian Discovery: Law Review
The following article is the product of years of discussions with Onondaga Nation leaders and research; and on-going discussions with Steve Newcomb, a Lenape scholar and author, whose book, Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery and decades of work to expose the doctrine have been critical in the movement to eradicate the … [Read more...] about The Doctrine Of Christian Discovery: Law Review
We might know soon how much Honeywell will pay for Onondaga Lake damages
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A report will be released soon detailing how much Honeywell may have to pay for pollution damage to Onondaga Lake. The so-called "damages assessment" report will be released "in the near future," Onondaga County Environment Director Travis Glazier told a committee of county legislators today. read more .... … [Read more...] about We might know soon how much Honeywell will pay for Onondaga Lake damages