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The Onondaga Nation Files Petition Against United States with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights 4/15/14

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Sovereign Nation in Upstate New York Seeks International Support After U.S. Courts Fail to Address Violations **LINK TO PHOTOS** Washington, DC – Today, the Onondaga Nation, a treaty-recognized sovereign Indian nation with its homelands in upstate New York, filed a petition against the United States with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). Since 1788, … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation Files Petition Against United States with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights 4/15/14

Onondaga Nation Files Second Historic Land Rights Case

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Washington, DC - On April 15, 2014, the Onondaga Nation filed a Petition against the United States with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), part of the Organization of American States (OAS). A goal of OAS is to achieve an order of peace and justice within the Americas, which the Onondaga Nation is seeking with this petition. [lightbox … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Files Second Historic Land Rights Case

Native Americans say US violated human rights

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Washington Post.com: The Onondaga Nation says it plans to file a petition at the Organization of American States on Tuesday, seeking human rights violations against the United States government. Capitol Pressroom, WCNY: In this interview, Onondaga Nation attorney Joe Heath joins us to explain the Nation’s grievances against the State of New York, and what they … [Read more...] about Native Americans say US violated human rights

In the News – 4/2/14

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Syracuse.com: Onondaga Nation festival raises money for athletes to attend North American Indigenous Games Syracuse.com: Onondaga Faithkeeper Oren Lyons is F.O.C.U.S. Wisdom Keeper award winner Syracuse New Times: FACE TIME: Oren Lyons on global warming, football mascots and greenhouses on Onondaga land … [Read more...] about In the News – 4/2/14