Washington, DC - On December 6th at the 2023 Tribal Nations Summit, President Biden announced his support for the inclusion of the Haudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse team in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. The Nationals has always played under the sovereigty of the Haudenosaunee and their passports. In 2015 the Nationals hosted the World Championships at the … [Read more...] about President Biden supports Nationals Olympic bid at Tribal Nations Summit
From the Earth Craft Fair: Saturday, December 16, 2023
The return of the Onondaga Nation School's From the Earth Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, December 16 2023. Please come an support our great artists and have some great food. Hosted by: The Onondaga Nation School PTS Where: Onondaga Nation School - 3285 Route 11A When: Saturday, December 16, 2023 10AM - 5PM ONE DAY ONLY Events: 11am … [Read more...] about From the Earth Craft Fair: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Ithaca City School District to recognize Haudenosaunee natives with flag raising.
A purple and white flag representing the Native American Haudenosaunee Confederacy will now hang beside the American flag at Ithaca High School. Ithaca Journal by Jack Mack The Ithaca City School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to fly the flag of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy at Ithaca High School to commemorate “the district’s commitment to reversing the legacy of … [Read more...] about Ithaca City School District to recognize Haudenosaunee natives with flag raising.
Court denies motion to rehear Syracuse Columbus statue case
Spectrum News 1 BY LUKE PARSNOW An appellate division of the New York state Supreme Court has denied a motion to rehear arguments aimed to prevent the city of Syracuse to remove or alter the Christopher Columbus monument located for several decades in downtown Syracuse. The same court over the summer had reversed an Onondaga County Supreme Court judge's 2022 ruling, … [Read more...] about Court denies motion to rehear Syracuse Columbus statue case
The Canandaigua Treaty: Acknowledging the Past Will Shape Our Future
The Canandaigua Treaty of 1794 highlights the importance of Indigenous land stewardship in climate activism and leadership. The Climate Reality Project By Sophia Powless Nov. 11, 2022 The climate crisis has made us reflect on how we can come together and change our behaviors for the betterment of the environment and humanity. Though in order to move forward, … [Read more...] about The Canandaigua Treaty: Acknowledging the Past Will Shape Our Future
The Late Chief Irving Powless Jr Recalls the Return of the Wampum Belts
October, 21, 1989 By Chief Irving Powless Jr. First published 2/28/2014 The day started out early as everyone dressed their best and we were going to burn tobacco and dance for such a great day. For the first time in 92 years, the wampum belts were coming back to Onondaga. Last Friday, Chief Leon Shenandoah, Chief Vincent Johnson and I traveled to Albany. There we signed … [Read more...] about The Late Chief Irving Powless Jr Recalls the Return of the Wampum Belts
Congress’ 100th Session Acknowledges Haudenosaunee Influence
100th CONGRESS 2nd Session H.Con.Res.331 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5 (legislative day, September 26), 1988 Received and referred to the Select Committee on Indian Affairs October 21 (legislative day, October 18), 1988 Committee discharged CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To acknowledge the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations to … [Read more...] about Congress’ 100th Session Acknowledges Haudenosaunee Influence