Onondaga Lake – The Onondaga Nation predicted in 2005 that the planned cap over Honeywell’s toxic waste at the bottom of Onondaga Lake would fail. But even they were surprised at how soon their predictions came true. In documents obtained by the Onondaga Nation from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation through a Freedom of Information request regarding … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Calls for Better Cleanup of Onondaga Lake: Point to cap failures as sign remedy of Superfund site needs to be improved
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SUNY-ESF to work closer with native people on environmental sustainability
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
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’
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
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
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
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