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6th Annual Trail Run – November 25, 2016

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The Sixth annual Onondaga Nation Trail Run will be returning again on the Friday after Thanksgiving.  The course starts next to the softball fields near Tsha' Thoñ'nhnes.  The course takes you into the woods with a few challanging hills.  All runners are welcome! Where: 3370 Rte. 11A Tsha’ Thoñ’hnes Onondaga Nation (OAC ball field) When: Friday, November 25, 2016 Times: … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Trail Run – November 25, 2016

Haudenosaunee White House Meeting

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On February 22, 2016, Haudenosaunee leaders met with U.S. officials at the White House in Washington, DC to commemorate and formally acknowledge the Canandaigua Treaty. The treaty was signed on November 11, 1794, and ratified by President George Washington on February 21, 1795, 300 years and one day before this historic meeting. Please open this link to read the text of the … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee White House Meeting

Safety of Onondaga Lake called into question again

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WSYR: It was only six months ago that more than 20 Central New York Leaders jumped into Onondaga Lake to highlight the success of the cleanup thus far. However, the Onondaga Nation says the lake is far from clean as two mishaps are now being made public. It’s been more than a decade since the DEC ordered a cleanup for Onondaga Lake. After Honeywell spent years … [Read more...] about Safety of Onondaga Lake called into question again

Onondaga Nation Official: Onondaga Lake Cleanup a Failure

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It was once known as one of the the most polluted lakes in the country. But since 2012, a major cleanup of Onondaga Lake has been underway. It's an effort the Onondaga Nation claims is fundamentally flawed. "Cleanup is not really the right term for what's happening here at the lake," said Onondaga Nation's attorney, Alma Lowry. "The remedy here is a containment … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Official: Onondaga Lake Cleanup a Failure