Washington, DC - On December 6th at the 2023 Tribal Nations Summit, President Biden announced his support for the inclusion of the Haudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse team in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. The Nationals has always played under the sovereigty of the Haudenosaunee and their passports. In 2015 the Nationals hosted the World Championships at the … [Read more...] about President Biden supports Nationals Olympic bid at Tribal Nations Summit
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Congress’ 100th Session Acknowledges Haudenosaunee Influence
100th CONGRESS 2nd Session H.Con.Res.331 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5 (legislative day, September 26), 1988 Received and referred to the Select Committee on Indian Affairs October 21 (legislative day, October 18), 1988 Committee discharged CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To acknowledge the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations to … [Read more...] about Congress’ 100th Session Acknowledges Haudenosaunee Influence
Governor Hochul Joins Onondaga Nation For Historic Meeting At Onondaga Nation Longhouse
Governor Kathy Hochul today visited the Onondaga Longhouse for a conversation with Onondaga Nation leaders, including Tadodaho Sid Hill, representatives of the Council of Chiefs, and Clan Mothers. "Today we met at the Onondaga Nation Longhouse to strengthen the government-to-government relationship between the Onondaga Nation and the State of New York," Governor Hochul … [Read more...] about Governor Hochul Joins Onondaga Nation For Historic Meeting At Onondaga Nation Longhouse
MAGAZINE OF SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
Insights Magazine by Anne Bolen The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian focuses on Gahwéñhda' or the Snow Snake Game of the Haudenosaunee. Click to read … [Read more...] about MAGAZINE OF SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
The Onondaga Nation, in Unprecedented Land Back Moment, Regains 1,023 Acres of the Land From New York State
The Onondaga Nation will recover more than 1,000 acres of forest lands in the Tully Valley through an historic agreement with New York State and the federal government. This property, identified for restoration and preservation as part of the Onondaga Lake Natural Resource Damages and Restoration process, will now be returned to the care of the Onondaga Nation. “It is with … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation, in Unprecedented Land Back Moment, Regains 1,023 Acres of the Land From New York State
North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the individuals from Onondaga recognized by the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame inaugural 2022 class! Players: Drew Bucktooth, Neal Powless, Gewas Schindler and Builders: Denise Waterman and Oren Lyons are feature among the other indigenous athletes, builders, referees, media, and teams. Please visit Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame to … [Read more...] about North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
100 COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ADMINISTERED AT TSHA’ THON’SWATHA
Onondaga Nation - The last day of 2020 saw hope for the people on the Onondaga Nation as Tsha’ Thon’swatha’ (Onondaga Nation Firehouse) hosted vaccinations for 100 of our elders. The 100 COVID-19 vaccinations were provided by Syracuse Upstate Medical Center. The Council has closed the school, the Arena, Firekeepers, and our Smoke Shop is only open for drive through in … [Read more...] about 100 COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ADMINISTERED AT TSHA’ THON’SWATHA