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Governor Hochul Joins Onondaga Nation For Historic Meeting At Onondaga Nation Longhouse

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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

The Onondaga Nation, in Unprecedented Land Back Moment, Regains 1,023 Acres of the Land From New York State

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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

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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

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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

Onondaga’s Say: That’s not us in your census [reprint from 2001]

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[As the 2020 US Census begins this spring, here is an article from 2001 regarding the Onondaga Nation's position about the US Census] Onondaga’s Say: That’s not us in your census Syracuse Post Standard By Mike McAndrew March 21, 2001 There’s much merriment on the Onondaga Nation when the U.S. Census Bureau figures are announced every decade. Ten years ago (1991), … [Read more...] about Onondaga’s Say: That’s not us in your census [reprint from 2001]

Onondaga Nation boycotted school before in 1970s: Native principal hired, language added

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ONONDAGA -- The Onondaga Nation's removal of its children from the nation school is not the first time the nation has boycotted the LaFayette school district. In the early 1970s, Onondaga Chief Lloyd Elm led a similar boycott for similar reasons, according to newspaper archives. Nation members and parents removed children from the Onondaga Nation School Friday in protest … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation boycotted school before in 1970s: Native principal hired, language added