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Protector of the Earth: Beverly Powless on her family’s legacy, Onondaga Nation

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Syracuse.com By Ellen M. Blalock In this series, we are sharing personal photo albums and Advance Media Group photos from the archive of prominent families of Central New York.  Beverly Powless  Beverly Powless, 79, grew up on the Onondaga Nation. Her father was Chief Irving Powless, Sr. From an early age, she learned the value of being a steward of history. She … [Read more...] about Protector of the Earth: Beverly Powless on her family’s legacy, Onondaga Nation

Onondaga Nation teen named 2017 New York State Fair Indian Village Princess

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- An Onondaga Nation resident and LaFayette High School senior was named 2017 Indian Village Princess at the New York State Fair. Kyla Smoke, 18, will represent the Onondaga Nation for 13 days at the fair. She'll be the lead dancer and an announcer. Her duties will also include greeting visitors and answering questions about Haudenosaunee culture and … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation teen named 2017 New York State Fair Indian Village Princess

1993 UN Cry of the Earth Conference

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On November 22, 1993, Indigenous leaders gathered for the United Nations Cry of the Earth Conference in New York City. The Haudenosaunee was represented by Tadodaho Leo Shenandoah (1915-1996), Clan Mother Audrey Shenandoah (1926-2012), Chief Jake Swamp (1940-2010) , and Faithkeeper Oren Lyons (1930-).   "It is prophesied in our Instructions that the end of the world … [Read more...] about 1993 UN Cry of the Earth Conference

Hiawatha Belt Returns to Onondaga Lake

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Indian Country Today by Alex Hamer Onondaga Lake: Before European contact on Turtle Island the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy was born on the shores of Onondaga Lake in what is now central New York State. The Hiawatha belt was created to symbolize the unity between the five nations. The Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk comprised the original union, before … [Read more...] about Hiawatha Belt Returns to Onondaga Lake

THE GOOD MIND with Oren Lyons

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Saturday October 22, 12:00PM at the Palace Theater, 2384 James Street, Syracuse, NY Presented by: Syracuse University Department of Religion and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications THE GOOD MIND (2015) by GWENDOLEN CATES (70 minutes) http://www.filminsyracuse.com The sovereign Onondaga Nation in central New York State is the Central Fire of the Haudenosaunee … [Read more...] about THE GOOD MIND with Oren Lyons

New Great Law of Peace Mural Created

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SyracusePeaceCouncil.com - Onondaga snipe clan artist Brandon Lazore developed the image and painted the mural on August 3-5, 2016. The project was initiated by Leieia'taiéri Logan who saw the original Father LeMoyne mural and asked NOON to see if we could have it replaced with a more accurate and educational mural. NOON worked with LeMoyne Elementary School principal Jason … [Read more...] about New Great Law of Peace Mural Created