In late May 2023, the InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) upheld the Onondaga Nation’s right to pursue the human rights violations claims against the United States, in what they labeled an “Admissibility Decision.” This was roughly the equivalent of surviving a motion to dismiss the case and now, the Nation’s Petition will proceed to a final decision on the merits … [Read more...] about Organization of American States – InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights: Motion for Reconsideration Filed on September 14, 2023
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ICWA: 1010 News In Depth Podcast
By Jill Webb 1010 News Podcast The 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), a decades-old law designed to give indigenous people adoption priority to indigenous children, is being challenged at the Supreme Court. The plaintiffs in Haaland vs. Brackeen say this system is racist due to non-Native families being at the bottom of the list. On this week’s In Depth, we’re asking: … [Read more...] about ICWA: 1010 News In Depth Podcast
OAS Commission on Human Rights accepts Onondaga’s Petition for Land Justice against the United States.
Onondaga Nation - In late February of 2022, the Onondaga Nation was informed by the Organization of American States (O.A.S.) Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Commission that the Onondaga Nation’s Petition against the United States has been accepted. The Commission has ruled the Petition has met all of their initial screening criteria. In meeting that criteria, the … [Read more...] about OAS Commission on Human Rights accepts Onondaga’s Petition for Land Justice against the United States.
The Onondaga Nation’s and the Haudenosaunee’s Historical Connection to Lake Ontario
The Onondaga Nation has prepared a Red Paper (a Red Paper is position paper, to offset their “White Papers”) for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In this document, The Onondaga Nation outlines the historical, cultural and spiritual connection to Lake Ontario. “This document was requested by NOAA”, said Joe Heath, general counsel for the Onondaga … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation’s and the Haudenosaunee’s Historical Connection to Lake Ontario
Lafayette schools may not renew contract with Onondaga Nation School
By Tina Yazdani The Lafayette Central School District is considering not renewing its contract with the Onondaga Nation School. The move comes after months of conflicts, sparked by an argument about who should be the school's next principal. Tina Yazdani reports that the district says it wants to allow the school to explore other options that could give it more say in what … [Read more...] about Lafayette schools may not renew contract with Onondaga Nation School
The Doctrine Of Christian Discovery: Law Review
The following article is the product of years of discussions with Onondaga Nation leaders and research; and on-going discussions with Steve Newcomb, a Lenape scholar and author, whose book, Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery and decades of work to expose the doctrine have been critical in the movement to eradicate the … [Read more...] about The Doctrine Of Christian Discovery: Law Review
Joe Heath Interview on Standing Rock
Yesterday at the Oceti Sakowin Camp at Standing Rock, I interviewed Joe Heath, an attorney from New York who is here to support the water protectors. Because there have been over 400 arrests, the National Lawyers Guild, which has a legal tent here, is in dire need of lawyers to offer representation. About 150 people have been charged with felonies. Many have also been strip … [Read more...] about Joe Heath Interview on Standing Rock