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Guswenta and the Covenant Chain

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Dr. Robert Venables There have been many treaties and agreements between the Haudenosaunee and the European nations. Guswenta (Two Row Wampum) and the Covenant Chain of Peace were the first of these agreements. The Guswenta or Two Row Wampum is a metaphor for how the European newcomers and the Haudenosaunee mutually agreed to live in peace while pursuing parallel but … [Read more...] about Guswenta and the Covenant Chain

The Onondaga Nation and the Colbert Report

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One of the late night political humor shows, Colbert Report, referenced the Onondaga Nation.  Host Steven Colbert uses humor to make fun of the American political process.  For instance, to illustrate the lunacy of the Supreme Court’s decision that business are people and have a voice in government, he created his own Super Pack raising millions of dollars not to run for … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation and the Colbert Report

Dan Maffei visits Onondaga Longhouse

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Onondaga Nation By Wendy Gonyea             Dan Maffei's first visit to our Longhouse was February 27, 2009.  He was a fresh young politician who felt his constituents had 'honored' him by electing him to the U. S. Congress.  He said he was ready to work jointly to improve the quality of life for all people- his and ours.  Maffei admitted mistakes made in past history, … [Read more...] about Dan Maffei visits Onondaga Longhouse