Join Women of Italian and Syracuse Heritage in Central New York (WISH CNY), Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON)- a project of the Syracuse Peace Council, Resilient Indigenous Action Collective (RIAC), and many more to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on unceded Onondaga Nation land. Our wonderful local sponsors include CNY Community Foundation, Black Artist Collective, SU … [Read more...] about Indigenous People’s Day: Celebrate and Refocus on Onondaga Land
2022
Between Haudenosaunee and Ireland, lacrosse builds deep bond of respect
Buffalo News Sean Kirst For representatives of the Haudenosaunee Nationals men's 21-and-under lacrosse team – arriving in Ireland earlier this week for world championship competition in Limerick – the warm feelings began only moments after the team was on the tarmac in Dublin. Irish customs officials formally acknowledged and accepted Haudenosaunee passports that … [Read more...] about Between Haudenosaunee and Ireland, lacrosse builds deep bond of respect
The knowledge of climate action is rooted in Indigenous peoples past and cultures. Teachings of environmentalism embedded in Onondaga culture are shared.
The Climate Reality Project Sophia Powless "Nya•wéñha Sgé•noñ, hothahyoñnίh ne’ no•wa’wa’ge•se•ye’deñh gaiye' wagoñh se•ge’ Gañendawaks oñgyastha. I am thankful you are well; wolf clan is my clan, I am Longhouse, and 'She Shakes The Hemlocks' is my name." RELATIONSHIP TO MOTHER EARTH Gañendawaks or She Shakes the Hemlocks was a name given to me by my Clan Mother and is … [Read more...] about The knowledge of climate action is rooted in Indigenous peoples past and cultures. Teachings of environmentalism embedded in Onondaga culture are shared.
A Special Moment: Haudenosaunee Spread Message at The World Games
USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE KENNY DEJOHN BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Aaron Cahill and Jeremy Thompson embraced. Both wore ear-to-ear smiles. Thompson and the Haudenosaunee were readying for Group B play in The World Games. Cahill and Ireland were not. That’s because the Haudenosaunee likely would not have been there without Ireland’s selflessness. Once the International World … [Read more...] about A Special Moment: Haudenosaunee Spread Message at The World Games
The Onondaga Nation, in Unprecedented Land Back Moment, Regains 1,023 Acres of the Land From New York State
The Onondaga Nation will recover more than 1,000 acres of forest lands in the Tully Valley through an historic agreement with New York State and the federal government. This property, identified for restoration and preservation as part of the Onondaga Lake Natural Resource Damages and Restoration process, will now be returned to the care of the Onondaga Nation. “It is with … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation, in Unprecedented Land Back Moment, Regains 1,023 Acres of the Land From New York State
Secretary Haaland Applauds Return of Traditional Homelands to Onondaga Nation
US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Press Release Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov 1,000 acres in Central New York’s Tully Valley will be returned to the Onondaga Nation to create a wildlife and brook trout sanctuary. TULLY, N.Y. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today celebrated a unique settlement agreement as part of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and … [Read more...] about Secretary Haaland Applauds Return of Traditional Homelands to Onondaga Nation
Secretary Deb Haaland statement on Return of Lands to Onondaga
Today, 1,000 acres of the Tully Valley in Central New York will be returned to the Onondaga Nation. It’s a great day for locally led conservation and for the Onondaga people who have inhabited the area for centuries. As the original stewards of the land, the Onondaga Nation will use Indigenous knowledge to manage the area’s wildlife and habitat. This is another step forward … [Read more...] about Secretary Deb Haaland statement on Return of Lands to Onondaga