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.
Redhawks announce NAMLA Registration
The Onondaga Redhawks will have registration for the upcoming 2022 NAMLA season. … [Read more...] about Redhawks announce NAMLA Registration
Cianna Papineau joins 1000 point club
Onoñda’geh Ongwaweñna By Shirley Hill Onondaga Nation -- Central New York is filled with girls’ basketball players who can make opposing defenses pay with just a sliver of open space. Cianna Papineau of the Onondaga Nation is one of those players. Cianna is a senior at the LaFayette Jr/Sr High School and is a leader on the team. Syracuse.com asked Section III girls … [Read more...] about Cianna Papineau joins 1000 point club
North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the individuals from Onondaga recognized by the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame inaugural 2022 class! Players: Drew Bucktooth, Neal Powless, Gewas Schindler and Builders: Denise Waterman and Oren Lyons are feature among the other indigenous athletes, builders, referees, media, and teams. Please visit Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame to … [Read more...] about North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
Syracuse Peace council urges support for Indigenous Schools in NYS
As part of the historic treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee and the United States, the US is responsible for providing healthcare and education to Indigenous communities. Unfortunately, these treaties have been repeatedly ignored and broken. This history includes the appalling boarding school era, where the motto, "Kill the Indian, save the man" was carried out across … [Read more...] about Syracuse Peace council urges support for Indigenous Schools in NYS
Onondaga Nation Rejected As A Friend Of The Court in Columbus Statue Case
Syracuse, NY – On November 1, 2021, Onondaga County Judge Neri has denied the Onondaga Nation’s Amicus Brief in the case of Columbus Monument Corp v. City of Syracuse and the removal of the Columbus statue in downtown Syracuse. In 2018, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh began gathering community voices to discuss the statue and its role in Syracuse’s history and its future. The panel … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Rejected As A Friend Of The Court in Columbus Statue Case
Onondaga Nation Health Clinic Seeks RN
The Onondaga Nation Health Center is seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care to our patients. The RN will assess, triage, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while under the supervision of a physician/FNP. The RN will perform rooming and telephone triage duties. The Onondaga Nation Health Center is seeking applicants willing to provide … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Health Clinic Seeks RN