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Onondaga Nation youth sing, proudly display heritage at United Nations (video)

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Syracuse.com - Sarah Buckshot ONONDAGA NATION -- Leaders of the Onondaga Nation lead a fight in the 1970s to have indigenous issues addressed at the United Nations. History was made in 1977 when the first delegation of Native American leaders went to a U.N. meeting in Geneva, Switzerland and again in 2002 when the first meeting of Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues was held … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation youth sing, proudly display heritage at United Nations (video)

1993 UN Cry of the Earth Conference

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On November 22, 1993, Indigenous leaders gathered for the United Nations Cry of the Earth Conference in New York City. The Haudenosaunee was represented by Tadodaho Leo Shenandoah (1915-1996), Clan Mother Audrey Shenandoah (1926-2012), Chief Jake Swamp (1940-2010) , and Faithkeeper Oren Lyons (1930-).   "It is prophesied in our Instructions that the end of the world … [Read more...] about 1993 UN Cry of the Earth Conference

Haudenosaunee Leaders meet with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon

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New York City- On Wednesday, May 18th, leaders of the Haudenosaunee meet privately with Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon to discuss self-determination, sovereignty, environmental concerns, and Indigenous Nations’ role at the United Nations. The Haudenosaunee are taking their fight to restore Onondaga Lake –and by extension all Indigenous lands and waters contaminated and … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee Leaders meet with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon

Haudenosaunee Delegation meets Bolivian President Morales

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In a private meeting with President Evo Morales, the Haudenosaunee delegation discussed climate change, the Two Row, and Bolivia's land dispute with the Chile. The delegation was attending the World Peoples Conference on Climate Change and the Defense of Life at the invitation of the Bolivian government. While at the conference, the delegation asked to meet with President … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee Delegation meets Bolivian President Morales