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SUNY-ESF to work closer with native people on environmental sustainability

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VRVO NPR News: Students and faculty at the College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse are becoming more interested in the Native American approach to the environment. The college is making more of an effort to connect with the Onondaga Nation and the Haudenosaunee people. SUNY-ESF already has an undergraduate minor in native peoples and the environment and … [Read more...] about SUNY-ESF to work closer with native people on environmental sustainability

SUNY ESF acknowledges and honors Onondaga Nation

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Syracuse, NY— On Wednesday, November 18, 2015, the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) announced today that they were incorporating three statements into their regular communications and installing a stone monument that acknowledges that SUNY-ESF is on the lands of the Onondaga Nation. Tadodaho Sid Hill, and Clan Mothers Wendy … [Read more...] about SUNY ESF acknowledges and honors Onondaga Nation

My six nation Haudenosaunee passport is not a ‘fantasy document’

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I’m a citizen of the six nation Haudenosaunee, commonly known as the Iroquois confederacy, one of the original peoples of what is called North and South America. We travel the world on our own passports, embracing the full rights extended by the rules of international law and diplomacy. Too often, our passports are denied by the very countries that took our land. They call them … [Read more...] about My six nation Haudenosaunee passport is not a ‘fantasy document’

5th Annual Onondaga Nation Trail Run

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If you’re into running nature trails, then we have an adventurous trail run outlined for you. It’s complete with steep hills, valleys, mud puddles, rocks and much more.  This is out 5th annual event, you won’t want to miss it! Date: Friday, November 27th, 2015 OAC Ball field, Route 11A, Onondaga Nation (Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes) ~ Events: 1-Mile and 5K ~ Entry Fees: … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Onondaga Nation Trail Run

Haudenosaunee Delegation meets Bolivian President Morales

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In a private meeting with President Evo Morales, the Haudenosaunee delegation discussed climate change, the Two Row, and Bolivia's land dispute with the Chile. The delegation was attending the World Peoples Conference on Climate Change and the Defense of Life at the invitation of the Bolivian government. While at the conference, the delegation asked to meet with President … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee Delegation meets Bolivian President Morales

The Tully Mud Boils

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Onondaga Nation elders can remember when Onondaga Creek was crystal clear through their territory and fish could be caught by lantern light.  But within their lifetimes the water turned the color of chocolate milk, and stayed that way. This video explores the cause and the impact on the Onondaga Nation’s culture.    Read the report about the Tully Mud Boils here. … [Read more...] about The Tully Mud Boils

Al Gore, Jim Brown, Stephanie Miner among attendees at dinner to welcome lacrosse teams to CNY

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by Sarah Moses Syracuse.com ONONDAGA NATION -- Former Vice President Al Gore and football legend Jim Brown were among hundreds of guests tonight at a private dinner held on the Onondaga Nation for the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship. The dinner, which was hosted by the Onondaga Nation, featured the 13 teams competing in the world games, their coaches and more than … [Read more...] about Al Gore, Jim Brown, Stephanie Miner among attendees at dinner to welcome lacrosse teams to CNY