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Canandaigua Treaty

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The United States and the Haudenosaunee will honor the 231st Anniversary of the Canandaigua Treaty.  This treaty is historic as this is one of the earliest treaties ratified by the US Congress with a Native Nation.  The 1794 Canandaigua (Pickering) Treaty is celebrated across Haudenosaunee territory as the treaty re-affirms our status as an sovereign nation. Ontario County … [Read more...] about Canandaigua Treaty

See photos from Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival on unceded Onondaga land

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Syracuse.com By Dennis Nett The Onondaga Nation held the third annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival on unceded Onondaga land Sunday. The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival was held at the Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes Arena on the Onondaga Nation. The festival featured the Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers, artists, craftspeople and food. Some of the featured artists included Peter … [Read more...] about See photos from Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival on unceded Onondaga land

Indigenous People’s Day – October 12, 2025

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Indigenous Peoples' Day Festival on the Onondaga Nation at Tsha' Thoñ'nhes    We are excited to be with you for our 3rd Indigenous Peoples' Day Festival on the Onondaga Nation, Sunday, October 12th, 11 am - 5 pm, at Tsha' Thoñ'nhes (3370 State Rte. 11A): free, open to the public, and fun for everyone. Enjoy children's activities all day and our sensory/nursery room … [Read more...] about Indigenous People’s Day – October 12, 2025

Onondaga Takes the Bronze at Indigenous Masters Games

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Photos by JoAnne Powless Ottawa- Women from the Onondaga Nation and a few recruits formed Team Haudenosaunee to participate in the 2025 Masters Indigenous Games in Ottawa, Ontario. The Masters Indigenous Games brings together indigenous athletes from across Turtle Island to compete in a three day tournament from August 15-17th.   Team Haudenosaunee started the tournament … [Read more...] about Onondaga Takes the Bronze at Indigenous Masters Games

Roy Simmons Jr. was set to be honored for his lacrosse contributions. Sure, he said, on one condition

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Syracuse.com by Lindsay Kramer Syracuse, N.Y. — Former Syracuse lacrosse coach Roy Simmons Jr. was honored when the Alfie Jacques Ambassador Award board contacted him with the news that he had been named the second winner of the newly annual tribute. Simmons had just one request, however. He would only accept it if his friend of 70 years, Iroquois Nationals lacrosse legend … [Read more...] about Roy Simmons Jr. was set to be honored for his lacrosse contributions. Sure, he said, on one condition

The Peacekeeper: Oren Lyons’ endless quest to preserve Indigenous values

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Daily Orange By Cooper Andrews Nestled on the outskirts of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in Nedrow, New York, off Interstate 81 South’s Exit 78 is a quaint diner called Firekeepers, where 95-year-old Oren Lyons spends almost every morning eating breakfast and engaging in daunting philosophical discussions. On this particular morning, he orders two eggs sunny side up, a … [Read more...] about The Peacekeeper: Oren Lyons’ endless quest to preserve Indigenous values