The Haudenosaunee Confederacy was formed by our Peacemaker over 1000 years ago, according to our Gayanashagowa, or Great Law of Peace; and it is the oldest continuous democratic government in North America. Our system of confederated government was acknowledged as the model for your government by the United States Congress in 1987. The Haudenosaunee have been traveling … [Read more...] about The Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Sovereignty, Citizenship And Passports
Letter from Joagquisho – Oren Lyons Honorary Chairman, on the Iroquois Nationals delay.
Dear Friends, The Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse team’s travel documents have been declared unacceptable for travel by the U.S. State Department and Homeland Security - 4pm, July 8, 2010. This is traumatic to the Iroquois Nationals schedule and budget - the Nationals’ Board of Directors, Travel Committee, Coaches, Staff and Team are struggling to convince, Homeland Security … [Read more...] about Letter from Joagquisho – Oren Lyons Honorary Chairman, on the Iroquois Nationals delay.
In the News – 7/7/10
Post Standard: Lake Shake-Up: New plan a welcome step toward more local control. Post Standard video: Oren Lyons speak about future of Onondaga Lake. Post Standard: Effer:the truth-teller of Onondaga Lake. Post Standard: Waves of support for local control of Onondaga Lake project. … [Read more...] about In the News – 7/7/10
In the News – 6/22/10
Redhawkslax: Iroquois Nationals Announce 2010 Team. … [Read more...] about In the News – 6/22/10
In the News – 6/21/10
Post Standard: Nations renew opposition to cigarette tax. Post Standard: Lost: The words and wisdom of a way of life. … [Read more...] about In the News – 6/21/10
In the News – 6/14/10
Redhawkslax.com: Thompson ignites 14-5 win. … [Read more...] about In the News – 6/14/10
Commencement
It is the end of the school year. For some, it is the conclusion of a goal. For our family we had the pleasure of celebrating the Commencement ceremonies at Syracuse University by watching my wife walk across stage. Well at Syracuse there are so many students the students from the different colleges take turns standing as each college accepts the privileges and responsibilities … [Read more...] about Commencement