Syracuse.com By Douglass Dowty Syracuse, NY -- State and federal officials on Tuesday signed an agreement that promises to bring more medical providers, research and recruitment efforts to the Onondaga Nation. A state-run medical clinic on the Nation will get a boost with a new full-time nurse practitioner and nurse manager positions, paid for by the federal Indian Health … [Read more...] about NY, feds boost investment for health care on Onondaga Nation: More docs, research, recruitment
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Upstate, Indian Health Service sign memorandum of understanding to improve the health and well-being of American Indian, Alaska Native communities
Upstate News In a sweeping agreement, Upstate Medical University and the federal Indian Health Service (IHS) have committed to taking the necessary steps, through service, research and education to improve the health and well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities across New York. A key element of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between … [Read more...] about Upstate, Indian Health Service sign memorandum of understanding to improve the health and well-being of American Indian, Alaska Native communities
Onondaga Nation to restore sacred creek after colonial theft, pollution
The Daily Orange By Ahna Fleming Onondaga Creek, muddied by more than 100 years of pollution, may soon flow with a renewed glimmer under the care of its original protectors, the Onondaga Nation. After reclaiming 1,000 acres of ancestral land on Sept. 30, the Onondaga are working to restore the creek and its once-thriving brook trout population, as well as save a local … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation to restore sacred creek after colonial theft, pollution
Onondaga reclaim 1,000 acres of land
NCC News by Brooke Vaccaro btvaccar@syr.edu November marks the start of Native American Heritage month, a time to honor and recognize Indigenous people. But for the Onondaga Nation, recognition has been ongoing since late September when they reclaimed over 1,000 acres of ancestral land. … [Read more...] about Onondaga reclaim 1,000 acres of land
Central Indigenous School waits for repairs, upgrades
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The Onondaga Nation reclaimed 1,000 acres of its land. Now it seeks restoration.
Central Current by Patrick McCarthy Steps away from a small gravel parking lot off Tully Farms Road, Sid Hill and Joe Heath reflected on the clear, upstream waters of an Onondaga Creek tributary flowing beneath their feet. For the first time in centuries, the gleaming waters belonged to them. After the completion of a land transfer from Honeywell International on … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation reclaimed 1,000 acres of its land. Now it seeks restoration.
Onondaga Nation reclaims tiny portion of its original territory in landmark agreement
WAER.COM Click to listen Tully Valley - More than 200 years after their land was taken by the state and federal governments, the Onondaga Nation is now reclaiming a small fraction of its original 2.5 million acre territory. Nation representatives recently signed a legal document with Honeywell International for the return of 1,000 acres of pristine land at the headwaters … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation reclaims tiny portion of its original territory in landmark agreement