SPECIFIC GOALS OF THE ONONDAGA NATION LAND RIGHTS ACTION
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To achieve a healing with our neighbors of the centuries of difficulties
caused by the illegal taking of Onondaga and Haudenosaunee lands. -
To restore to the Onondaga Nation recognition of title to its
aboriginal territory. -
To recover possession of portions of this territory from New
York State and willing sellers for the use of the Onondaga people. -
To secure a continuing source of revenue from the Nation’s lands
without displacing persons from the land. -
To secure revenues and land sufficient to achieve economic self-sufficiency,
including : -
An adequate supply of quality housing;
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A quality education system;
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Affordable, quality health care;
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Sound and sustainable agricultural programs;
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Programs for the proper care of elders and youth;
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A program for environmental restoration and protection;
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Employment opportunities for the Nation and its neighbors.
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To protect and conserve the natural resources within and
affecting the Nation’s land, as a means of safeguarding all
citizens’ rights to a natural, healthy environment. -
To obtain recognition of the basic rights of the Onondaga
Nation, including those rights agreed upon in treaties with the United
States. -
To secure Onondaga rights to hunt, fish and gather for subsistence
and cultural needs. -
To secure adequate protection for the burial sites of our
ancestors, as well as other important sacred and archeological sites. -
To resolve all ongoing conflicts with the state and federal
governments, particularly regarding taxation and jurisdiction. -
To provide for the growth and perpetuation of Onondaga culture,
language, laws, religion, and way of life.