Encounters with American Indians affected Franklin's plans for U.S., speaker says. By Sarah Moses Contributing writer Syracuse Post-Standard Many scholars have debated whether the Iroquois Confederacy influenced the creation of American democracy, but for author and educator John Mohawk the similarities are clear. Mohawk spoke to about 150 people Tuesday at … [Read more...] about Talk examines Iroquois democratic influence
Archives for April 2006
Wilma Mankiller Visits Onondaga
By Wendy Thomas We are fortunate at Onondaga to have some extraordinary visitors who go out of their way to come here when they are anywhere in the vicinity. On Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Wilma Mankiller was the featured guest for the Syracuse University Lecture Series. She started her busy day by coming to our Cookhouse to share breakfast and company with many women from our … [Read more...] about Wilma Mankiller Visits Onondaga
Chief traces history of hurt
Irving Powless' talk on Onondagas and European settlers has wit and sting By Mike McAndrew Staff writer Syracuse Post-Standard A stroke cost Irving Powless the full use of his left arm, but it didn't rob him of his wit. In an off-the-cuff lecture that lasted more than two hours Tuesday night, the Onondaga Nation chief spun one colorful story after another, … [Read more...] about Chief traces history of hurt