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The Canandaigua Treaty: Acknowledging the Past Will Shape Our Future

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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

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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

Climate Reality – International Day for World Indigenous Peoples

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August 9th has been identified by the United Nations as the International Day for World Indigenous Peoples. Al Gore's Climate Reality foundation reached out to Onondaga's Sophia Powless to make a statement on Ethino•ha tsha' Oñweñja•de' (Mother Earth) on this International Day for Indigenous People. Click to view   … [Read more...] about Climate Reality – International Day for World Indigenous Peoples

New York State Education Department Commissioner Rosa visits the Onondaga Nation School

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On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) welcomed a visit by the New York State Commissioner of education, Dr. Betty Rosa. Dr. Rosa has been the Commissioner of Education since 2021 and is working closely with all of the indigenous schools under her oversight.  “It was a pleasure to host Commissioner Rosa,” said ONS Simone Gonyea. “The … [Read more...] about New York State Education Department Commissioner Rosa visits the Onondaga Nation School

North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame

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Congratulations to the individuals from Onondaga recognized by the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame inaugural 2022 class! Players: Drew Bucktooth, Neal Powless, Gewas Schindler and Builders: Denise Waterman and Oren Lyons are feature among the other indigenous athletes, builders, referees, media, and teams. Please visit Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame to … [Read more...] about North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame

NDNSports- Sophia Powless: Heading Into Senior Year With Adelphi University Volleyball

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by Dan Ninham My oñgwehoñwe name is Ga•néñ'da•waks - She shakes the hemlocks," said Sophia Powless. "I am Wolf Clan and I am from the Onondaga Nation.  My parents are JoAnne and Bradley Powless, Gohahagehdeh and Dehowähda•dih." Sophia Powless just finished her junior year playing volleyball at Adelphi University this past fall.  She is a 5-11 middle blocker.  She is en … [Read more...] about NDNSports- Sophia Powless: Heading Into Senior Year With Adelphi University Volleyball