The news of the dismissal of our land rights case September 22, 2010 stung. Reading the words of U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence E. Kahn were to me, a biting dose of unwelcome reality. The decision states: “The profoundly disruptive nature of the Onondaga Nation’s claim in readily identifiable throughout its Amended Complaint.” And further, “Sherill, Cayuga, and Oneida … [Read more...] about Land Rights
Native Mascots: Honor or Insult
In 2010, sixth grade students from the Onondaga Nation School were listening and reading about a debate that a school district had about changing their Native themed Mascot. After discussion, they decided to publish their thoughts on the subject. … [Read more...] about Native Mascots: Honor or Insult
Celebrating 216 Years of the Canandaigua Treaty
Oñgwaweñna by Tsadeyohdi Canandaigua always makes for a wonderful and enlightening day trip and traveling to the town takes about an hour and a half by car from the Onondaga Nation Community. The historic Canandaigua experience will rekindle a time from the past that shows the strength of our ancestors and their relationship with a young United States. Every November 11th a … [Read more...] about Celebrating 216 Years of the Canandaigua Treaty
In the News – 11/18/10
Waden' nwa' awenha'Marcia Spiker passes. … [Read more...] about In the News – 11/18/10
In the News – 11/10/10
Inside Lacrosse: Nike Iroquois Footprint tour: The meaning and technology behind the jerseys. … [Read more...] about In the News – 11/10/10
In the News – 11/9/10
Post Standard: Onondaga Nation School students to display artwork at Everson. … [Read more...] about In the News – 11/9/10
In the News – 11/8/10
Waden' nwa' awenha' Spintops. Waden' nwa' awenha' Candy Graphs. Waden' nwa' awenha' Oswego students visit. Waden' nwa' awenha': Tibetan Monks visit ONS. … [Read more...] about In the News – 11/8/10