SEAN KIRST Syracuse Post-Standard Columnist As part of doing business, Lloyd Withers often entertains visiting executives. Once they arrive in Central New York, he said, they routinely ask whether the region had any special role in history. Withers has a quick answer. He explains the deep ties between Syracuse and the Onondaga Nation. He explains how five warring … [Read more...] about Businessman: Return piece of shoreline to Onondagas
Archives for September 2007
Federal inaction may halt land claim
Onondaga lawsuit could be dismissed if Interior, Justice departments don't intervene By Mike McAndrew Staff writer Syracuse Post-Standard New York State says the Onondaga Nation's land claim should be dismissed because the tribe waited too long to sue. But the Onondaga's lawsuit is also in jeopardy because of inaction by two other parties - the U.S. Interior and … [Read more...] about Federal inaction may halt land claim
U.N. declares tribes’ rights
Onondagas pleased their 30-year effort passes, but saddened by U.S. rejection By Mike McAndrew Staff writer Syracuse Post-Standard For 30 years, Onondaga Nation Faithkeeper Oren Lyons has doggedly pressed United Nations officials to recognize the rights of indigenous peoples. He's traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, and New York countless times to help write and … [Read more...] about U.N. declares tribes’ rights