Onondaga Nation

People of the Hills

Governor George Clinton’s Promises: What The State Of New York Really Owes The Onondagas

by

by Dr. Robert Venables The Treaty of 1788 and the Era Before the American Revolution (1760 to 1775) The negotiations that led to the 1788 treaty between the Onondagas and New York State were carried out within the context of re-establishing the pre-Revolutionary era.  Thus Governor Clinton told the Onondagas: “The [Revolutionary] War for a Time interrupted the friendly … [Read more...] about Governor George Clinton’s Promises: What The State Of New York Really Owes The Onondagas

The Promises Of Foreign Aid : Made By President George Washington To The Haudenosaunee

by

This report is based on the American State Papers published in 1832 “under the authority of Congress.”  The American State Papers are an official record of the United States government in the early years of the United States from 1789 to 1815.  Volume IV of these American State Papers is entitled Indian Affairs.  Thus the quotes discussed in this report are the official words … [Read more...] about The Promises Of Foreign Aid : Made By President George Washington To The Haudenosaunee

Fishing with Grandpa

by

My grandpa was larger than life. He was many things to many people. To our community he was a respected Chief who would share his knowledge of the ceremonies and the Onondaga language to those who wanted to learn.  He was Hall of Fame lacrosse player who loved the game.  He would go to every game he could from the men’s games to my high school games (even in the rain).  He … [Read more...] about Fishing with Grandpa