Onondaga Nation

Native American students must have approval of Native American counselor Syracuse Post-Standard By Elizabeth Doran Staff writer LaFayette school administrators have decided to allow Native American students to wear their regalia to high school graduation ceremonies June 25. Seniors must have the native regalia they'll wear approved by the school's Native American … [Read more...] about LaFayette schools approve Native regalia at graduation

By Mike McAndrew Staff writer Syracuse Post-Standard The Onondaga Nation said Monday it will continue pursuing its land claim suit against New York despite what its chiefs called a "grave injustice" by the U.S. Supreme Court. In refusing Monday to hear an appeal by the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York, the Supreme Court bolstered New York's defenses to the … [Read more...] about Onondagas not giving up on claim

Onondaga Nation Criticizes Decision Treaties and Federal Law Should Not Be Violated Without Remedy Statement by Onondaga Nation Communications Office on behalf of Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs: “The Onondaga Nation criticizes the U.S. Supreme Court for rejecting the appeal of last year’s decision against the Cayuga Nation’s land claim. In that decision, the U.S. Court … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal On Cayuga Land Claim:

Officials at LaFayette High School, which is one-fourth Native American, undecided. Meeting is tonight By Elizabeth Doran Staff writer Syracuse Post-Standard Six LaFayette High School seniors want the district to let them graduate wearing their traditional Native American regalia, but school officials aren't sure they'll allow it. School administrators have … [Read more...] about 6 seek to graduate in Native regalia

THE PORTLAND BUSINESS JOURNAL - MAY 4, 2006 Nike on Thursday announced a partnership with the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse organization. Nike Inc. is expanding its lacrosse business by providing the Iroquois Nationals with footwear and apparel, including team uniforms, warmups and casual sports apparel. The new uniforms will debut this summer when the Iroquois Nationals … [Read more...] about Nike supports Iroquois lacrosse team

Encounters with American Indians affected Franklin's plans for U.S., speaker says. By Sarah Moses Contributing writer Syracuse Post-Standard Many scholars have debated whether the Iroquois Confederacy influenced the creation of American democracy, but for author and educator John Mohawk the similarities are clear. Mohawk spoke to about 150 people Tuesday at … [Read more...] about Talk examines Iroquois democratic influence