2009

Syracuse University May 21, 2009 The following is a statement read by Dr. Nancy Cantor before honoring Chief Irving Powless with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. “Irving Powless, Jr., a chief of the Beaver Clan and secretary of the Onondaga Nation, author, historian, ambassador, actor, musician, veteran, defender of the environment, champion of justice, you embody the … [Read more...] about Chief Irving Powless Jr receives Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa

Nyaweñha so much for all your support and encouraging words for my participation in the Miss Indian World Pageant at the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mexico this April 22-25 2009. I got to Albuquerque Tuesday, and met the rest of the 24 girls. Five of us came from different Haudenosaunee Nations. For the remaining week, we had the personal interview, talent … [Read more...] about To My Wonderful Community,

By Gerry Jamieson Being from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, last year was the first year that I participated in the Onondaga Nation Spring Clean-up. It was very pleasing to see the community’s willingness and the enthusiasm of the children to clean the trash on the roads and the adjacent areas. I was rather impressed by some of the skills of the youngsters in … [Read more...] about 2009 Nation Clean-up

By Denise Waterman Today’s parents speak with pride when referring to their ONS school days, especially referring to the projects, events and speakers, which became in part the foundation of their present knowledge of Haudenosaunee culture.  In those days, Mr. McCaffrey was the Principal and Sandy Hart the Art teacher.  The leadership of the school building and the … [Read more...] about Cultural Renaissance

A panel discussion SUNY ESF Earth Week 2009 April 22 - 7:30 pm - Nifkin Lounge In 2005 the Onondaga Nation was effectively shut out of the decision making process around the remedy for Onondaga Lake. The Onondaga Nation's Land Rights Action was filed the same year, with a powerful message of the need to heal relationships between peoples and with the land. Come join … [Read more...] about Stewards of Onondaga Lake: Supporting the Restoration Goals of the Onondaga Nation

A panel discussion SUNY ESF Earth Week 2009 April 22 - 7:30 pm - Nifkin Lounge In 2005 the Onondaga Nation was effectively shut out of the decision making process around the remedy for Onondaga Lake. The Onondaga Nation's Land Rights Action was filed the same year, with a powerful message of the need to heal relationships between peoples and with the land. Come join … [Read more...] about Stewards of Onondaga Lake: Supporting the Restoration Goals of the Onondaga Nation

Onondaga Nation By Kent Lyons March 22, 2009 A huge outpouring of compassion came from the world of lacrosse on all levels to show support for Travis Solomon; a champion, a teammate and a friend. Travis is battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and … [Read more...] about Travis Solomon Fundraiser A Huge Success