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by Tim Knauss, The Post-Standard Oren Lyons, faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation, has traveled the world to speak out against environmental destruction and other wrongs committed in the name of "progress." It has been an uphill battle. But Lyons persists. He recently visited The Post-Standard and spoke at length with staffwriter Tim Knauss about the world's … [Read more...] about Onondaga faithkeeper Oren Lyons speaks out on the environment: ‘Business as usual is over’

By Mike McAndrew Post Standard January 30, 2008 For the next three years, an Onondaga Nation woman will represent millions of Native Americans in the United Nations, trying to persuade diplomats to recognize the rights of indigenous people. Tonya Gonnella Frichner will spend most of her time in Manhattan as North America's regional representative to the United … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation woman gets UN post

By Dyana Smolen Contributing writer for Post Standard As a LaFayette Junior-Senior High School student, Kakwireiosta (pronounced Gog-we-lay-osta) Hall, stood out. "She was a leader," reflects Principal Paula Cowling. "She has a gentle yet forceful way." Now at 25, Hall is using those leadership skills and benefiting her alma mater at the same time. In January … [Read more...] about Cultural Connection

TshaHonnoyendakwha News by Gewas Schindler Alexandria, VA– The Iroquois Nationals Under-19 team captured the Elite High School Division crown at the inaugural Madlax Capital Classic lacrosse tournament, on November 25th. The Capital Classic was the first event in the team’s tune-up to the 2008 World Under-19 Lacrosse Championships, which will be held in Coquitlam, BC, … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals Win Inaugural Capital Classic Lacrosse Tournament

December 16, 2007 By Nancy Powless Photos by Awenheeyoh Powless Oren Lyons was honored at the tribute reception held at Goldstein Faculty and Staff on Center on the Syracuse University Campus, Wednesday November 28th 2007. Many people gathered to witness the dedication and renaming of the International Living Center to Oren Lyons Hall. Oren is one of our Onondaga … [Read more...] about Syracuse University Honors Oren Lyons

The work of the Haudenosaunee repatriation committee has paid dividends.  Lawyers Shannon O’Laughlin, Thane Joyal, and Onondaga Faithkeeper Tony Gonyea along with representatives from the other nations, tirelessly work to return sacred objects to their people.  I the past most of their work was with museums but with the explosion of on-line auctions, their work has expanded … [Read more...] about Wampum Return

By Jim O'Hara Staff writer Onondaga County Judge William Walsh Friday set aside the sex abuse conviction of Onondaga Nation School teacher Albert Scerbo based on the conduct of jurors during deliberations. In an 11-page decision, Walsh ruled the deliberations were improperly swayed by the introduction of outside information from two jurors with professional … [Read more...] about Jurors’ remarks force a new trial for Scerbo