Onondaga Nation

People of the Hills

Despite Onondaga Lake remedial efforts, some blame corporate influence for blocking lake’s full restoration

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Daily Orange: by Taylor Watson Recreational trails surround the shores of Onondaga Lake, but warning signs read “Please Stay on Trail.” If walkers wander off the path, they could kick up toxic dust. When stagehands set up for events at the Lakeview Amphitheatre, some experience respiratory problems from breathing in vaporized contaminants. Those who fish in Onondaga Lake … [Read more...] about Despite Onondaga Lake remedial efforts, some blame corporate influence for blocking lake’s full restoration

1993 UN Cry of the Earth Conference

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On November 22, 1993, Indigenous leaders gathered for the United Nations Cry of the Earth Conference in New York City. The Haudenosaunee was represented by Tadodaho Leo Shenandoah (1915-1996), Clan Mother Audrey Shenandoah (1926-2012), Chief Jake Swamp (1940-2010) , and Faithkeeper Oren Lyons (1930-).   "It is prophesied in our Instructions that the end of the world … [Read more...] about 1993 UN Cry of the Earth Conference

2016 Trail Run Recap

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by Shirley Hill The 6th Annual Onondaga Nation Trail Run held Fri., November 25th . Brycin Jones heads to the finish line of the 1-mile event. His fast time would earn him the first place trophy as the youth male winner. Emily Jones, took 1st place as a youth female runner in the 1-mile event.  7th grade student Hayden Hemlock sprinted to the finish. He finished the grueling … [Read more...] about 2016 Trail Run Recap

6th Annual Trail Run – November 25, 2016

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The Sixth annual Onondaga Nation Trail Run will be returning again on the Friday after Thanksgiving.  The course starts next to the softball fields near Tsha' Thoñ'nhnes.  The course takes you into the woods with a few challanging hills.  All runners are welcome! Where: 3370 Rte. 11A Tsha’ Thoñ’hnes Onondaga Nation (OAC ball field) When: Friday, November 25, 2016 Times: … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Trail Run – November 25, 2016

Standing Rock supporters in Syracuse march to draw attention to ‘brutality and injustice’

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. by By Jourdan Bennett-Begaye – Approximately 1,000 people turned out for the Sgennonh Unity March to draw attention to violence, injustice and police brutality they say is being inflicted on protesters of the Standing Rock oil pipeline in North Dakota. For four hours, elders and children led the march. Elders are the knowledge holders and children are the ones … [Read more...] about Standing Rock supporters in Syracuse march to draw attention to ‘brutality and injustice’