CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (AP) -- Native American leaders are marking the 220th anniversary of the signing of the Canandaigua Treaty today. The Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy signed the peace treaty with the U.S. government on Nov. 11, 1794 in Canandaigua. The Onondaga Nation says its leaders will commemorate the signing Tuesday in that Finger Lakes city along with local … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation celebrating 220th anniversary of Canandaigua Treaty with US
Archives for November 2014
Chief Virgil E. Thomas passes
Chief Virgil E. Thomas, Sr., 73, chief of the Onondaga Turtle Clan, passed away Sunday, November 9 at his home. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at his home on Route 11A, Onondaga Nation, and 11 a.m. in the Longhouse. Friends may call at his home at their convenience. … [Read more...] about Chief Virgil E. Thomas passes
Smoke Shop is closed
Due to a death in the community, the Smoke Shop will be closed until further notice. … [Read more...] about Smoke Shop is closed
Onondaga Nation: End of Onondaga Lake dredging nothing to celebrate
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The end of dredging on Onondaga Lake is nothing to celebrate because it leaves the lake still heavily polluted, the Onondaga Nation said today. … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation: End of Onondaga Lake dredging nothing to celebrate
Onondaga Community College- Native American Month
Here are some of the events that are planned at OCC for Native American Heritage Month. If you would like to attend any of these events (which are free and open to the public) you can find a map and directions by clicking here. Tuesday November 4 Film Showing: "Reel Injun" - This documentary is about the depictions of Native Americans in films. Room: M245, … [Read more...] about Onondaga Community College- Native American Month