Los Angeles Times by David Wharton Before all the haggling, the ugly words and political machinations, there was a happier story. The way the Haudenosaunee people tell it, the animals of the forest gathered for a great ballgame. The powerful bear and swift deer led one team; on the other side stood the hawk, eagle and owl. Just before the start, a mouse and squirrel … [Read more...] about LA Times: Imagine inventing a sport and then being shunned by it. That’s the Haudenosaunee story
Onondaga Nation Statement on Columbus Statue in Downtown Syracuse
In August 2020, a Syracuse Inter-Faith Commission invited the Onondaga Nation to be a part of the panel discussing the statue of Columbus in Columbus Circle in Syracuse, New York. The following is a statement prepared by the Onondaga Nation Council for the panel. … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Statement on Columbus Statue in Downtown Syracuse
Within Six Nations, old friends see communion in Columbus statue’s farewell
By Sean Kirst Buffalo News Early Friday, the city of Buffalo took down a familiar statue of Christopher Columbus. If it had happened in the days before the pandemic, Rick Hill might have sat with Oren Lyons to talk for hours about the decision, to reflect on how such an event came to pass within their lifetimes. Yet Lyons, an Onondaga Nation faithkeeper who … [Read more...] about Within Six Nations, old friends see communion in Columbus statue’s farewell
Everett Commission and Supreme Court’s decision in Oklahoma
The Everett Commission 1920-1922 Robert W. Venables July 10, 2020 The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision favors Native American rights in eastern Oklahoma in McGirt v. Oklahoma, July 9, 2020. Given this decision, it may be reasonable to revisit the Everett Report as applicable to Haudenosaunee sovereignty. The caveat is not to trust white law, period. But the conclusion … [Read more...] about Everett Commission and Supreme Court’s decision in Oklahoma
Coronavirus Reported on the Onondaga Nation
The first confirmed Covid-19 case was confirmed on the Nation, Thursday, July 9, 2020. Families have been notified and have begun the quarantine process. We urge our community to continue to- - not to gather in social gatherings outside of your family - wear a mask in public - use hand sanitizer and wash your hands often Stay Safe and Healthy … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Reported on the Onondaga Nation
COVID 19 Update
As of May 22, 2020, there have been no positive COVID-19 cases reported on the Onondaga Nation. But the Onondaga Nation Chiefs, Clan Mothers, and Faithkeepers want to continue to remind everyone that this a very contagious virus. That gatherings of people (outside of your family) increase the chances of catching and spreading the COVID-19 virus. Reminder to: Wear a … [Read more...] about COVID 19 Update
NDNSports- Sophia Powless: Heading Into Senior Year With Adelphi University Volleyball
by Dan Ninham My oñgwehoñwe name is Ga•néñ'da•waks - She shakes the hemlocks," said Sophia Powless. "I am Wolf Clan and I am from the Onondaga Nation. My parents are JoAnne and Bradley Powless, Gohahagehdeh and Dehowähda•dih." Sophia Powless just finished her junior year playing volleyball at Adelphi University this past fall. She is a 5-11 middle blocker. She is en … [Read more...] about NDNSports- Sophia Powless: Heading Into Senior Year With Adelphi University Volleyball