By Frieda Jacques Washington, DC - On February 22nd 2016 a delegation of Haudenosaunee Chiefs and Clanmothers and observers met with federal representatives. The meeting was held in the Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building a few doors from the White House. The meeting was to recognize and honor the signing of the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua. Our … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee delegates travel to Washington DC
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Onondaga Nation, New York tribes tell feds: We don’t want your money
Syracuse.com - Mark Weiner WASHINGTON, D.C. – A year after New York Indian tribes turned down millions of dollars in U.S. aid, federal officials are trying again to give taxpayer money to Indigenous nations that have no intention of accepting the cash. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said last week it would send more than $6 million to eight Native … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation, New York tribes tell feds: We don’t want your money
He’s Adding On
He's Adding Onby Wendy Gonyea Oñgwaweñna' Onondaga Nation- Wah’hasoñhdah, 'He's adding on' is Tony Gonyea's oñgwehoñwe name. This meaning has taken on a great historical significance in an apparent true expression of his name. He's adding on to his repertoire of ways. He is always there, supporting our traditional way of life as a Longhouse Faithkeeper. In recent years, … [Read more...] about He’s Adding On
The Onondaga Nation Files Petition Against United States with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights 4/15/14
Sovereign Nation in Upstate New York Seeks International Support After U.S. Courts Fail to Address Violations **LINK TO PHOTOS** Washington, DC – Today, the Onondaga Nation, a treaty-recognized sovereign Indian nation with its homelands in upstate New York, filed a petition against the United States with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). Since 1788, … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation Files Petition Against United States with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights 4/15/14
Onondaga Nation Files Second Historic Land Rights Case
Washington, DC - On April 15, 2014, the Onondaga Nation filed a Petition against the United States with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), part of the Organization of American States (OAS). A goal of OAS is to achieve an order of peace and justice within the Americas, which the Onondaga Nation is seeking with this petition. [lightbox … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Files Second Historic Land Rights Case
Native Americans say US violated human rights
Washington Post.com: The Onondaga Nation says it plans to file a petition at the Organization of American States on Tuesday, seeking human rights violations against the United States government. Capitol Pressroom, WCNY: In this interview, Onondaga Nation attorney Joe Heath joins us to explain the Nation’s grievances against the State of New York, and what they … [Read more...] about Native Americans say US violated human rights