By Sean Kirst Buffalo News Early Friday, the city of Buffalo took down a familiar statue of Christopher Columbus. If it had happened in the days before the pandemic, Rick Hill might have sat with Oren Lyons to talk for hours about the decision, to reflect on how such an event came to pass within their lifetimes. Yet Lyons, an Onondaga Nation faithkeeper who … [Read more...] about Within Six Nations, old friends see communion in Columbus statue’s farewell
Everett Commission and Supreme Court’s decision in Oklahoma
The Everett Commission 1920-1922 Robert W. Venables July 10, 2020 The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision favors Native American rights in eastern Oklahoma in McGirt v. Oklahoma, July 9, 2020. Given this decision, it may be reasonable to revisit the Everett Report as applicable to Haudenosaunee sovereignty. The caveat is not to trust white law, period. But the conclusion … [Read more...] about Everett Commission and Supreme Court’s decision in Oklahoma
Coronavirus Reported on the Onondaga Nation
The first confirmed Covid-19 case was confirmed on the Nation, Thursday, July 9, 2020. Families have been notified and have begun the quarantine process. We urge our community to continue to- - not to gather in social gatherings outside of your family - wear a mask in public - use hand sanitizer and wash your hands often Stay Safe and Healthy … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Reported on the Onondaga Nation
COVID 19 Update
As of May 22, 2020, there have been no positive COVID-19 cases reported on the Onondaga Nation. But the Onondaga Nation Chiefs, Clan Mothers, and Faithkeepers want to continue to remind everyone that this a very contagious virus. That gatherings of people (outside of your family) increase the chances of catching and spreading the COVID-19 virus. Reminder to: Wear a … [Read more...] about COVID 19 Update
NDNSports- Sophia Powless: Heading Into Senior Year With Adelphi University Volleyball
by Dan Ninham My oñgwehoñwe name is Ga•néñ'da•waks - She shakes the hemlocks," said Sophia Powless. "I am Wolf Clan and I am from the Onondaga Nation. My parents are JoAnne and Bradley Powless, Gohahagehdeh and Dehowähda•dih." Sophia Powless just finished her junior year playing volleyball at Adelphi University this past fall. She is a 5-11 middle blocker. She is en … [Read more...] about NDNSports- Sophia Powless: Heading Into Senior Year With Adelphi University Volleyball
Onondaga celebrates NYS Budget that halts Hydro Fracking in NYS
April 8, 2020 In April 2020, New York State Governor presented a budget which caused celebration on the Onondaga Nation. The Budget halted Hydro Fracking in New York State. In the time leading up to the 2005 Onondaga Nation Land Rights Case, the Onondaga Nation Council made a decision that would make a change in how the Court System, State and Federal officials, and … [Read more...] about Onondaga celebrates NYS Budget that halts Hydro Fracking in NYS
Devon Buckshot: field and box lacrosse experience paying off at High Point University and Iroquois Nationals.
NDNSPORTS- by Dan Ninham Devon Buckshot (Sahweñnagadih) is Beaver Clan from the Onondaga Nation. He is a 6-0, 215 lb. redshirt freshman attack player for High Point University studying sports management. Devon was recently recognized as the Big South Conference Offensive player of the week. Read more.... … [Read more...] about Devon Buckshot: field and box lacrosse experience paying off at High Point University and Iroquois Nationals.