This month marks two years since the Onondaga Nation, which I represent, filed a petition with the Organization of American States' InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights charging the American government with human rights violations for refusing to even consider gross violations of treaty obligations under the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua—signed on behalf of a new United States … [Read more...] about NY Law Journal: U.S. Should Honor Onondaga Treaty
Land Rights
Onondaga Nation Case Study Assesses United States’ Failure to Protect the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Committee on the Implementation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will consider case study for 2016 International Law Association conference in Johannesburg
Syracuse, NY– The International Law Association’s Committee on the Implementation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has accepted a Case Study on the lack of justice in the United States for the Onondaga Nation’s Land Rights to be included in a forthcoming report. On April 15, 2016 it will be two years since the Onondaga Nation petitioned the Inter-American Commission on … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Case Study Assesses United States’ Failure to Protect the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Committee on the Implementation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will consider case study for 2016 International Law Association conference in Johannesburg
Oren Lyons Presents at U.N. 5/15/14
New York City: The Thirteenth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) Is being held from May 12- 23 2014, UN Headquarters, New York, NY. This is a forum established for world leaders to hear voices from indigenous people throughout the world. On Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Faithkeeper Oren Lyons presented to the UNPFII. He addressed in the … [Read more...] about Oren Lyons Presents at U.N. 5/15/14
Land Rights Case Goes International- May 5, 2014
On May 5th at 7pm, come to the Westcott Community Center to hear Onondaga leader Sid Hill and General Counsel Joe Heath talk about the filing and share ideas about how you can support their action. … [Read more...] about Land Rights Case Goes International- May 5, 2014
The Onondaga Nation Files Petition Against United States with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights 4/15/14
Sovereign Nation in Upstate New York Seeks International Support After U.S. Courts Fail to Address Violations **LINK TO PHOTOS** Washington, DC – Today, the Onondaga Nation, a treaty-recognized sovereign Indian nation with its homelands in upstate New York, filed a petition against the United States with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). Since 1788, … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation Files Petition Against United States with Inter-American Commission on Human Rights 4/15/14
Onondaga Nation Files Second Historic Land Rights Case
Washington, DC - On April 15, 2014, the Onondaga Nation filed a Petition against the United States with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), part of the Organization of American States (OAS). A goal of OAS is to achieve an order of peace and justice within the Americas, which the Onondaga Nation is seeking with this petition. [lightbox … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Files Second Historic Land Rights Case
Native Americans say US violated human rights
Washington Post.com: The Onondaga Nation says it plans to file a petition at the Organization of American States on Tuesday, seeking human rights violations against the United States government. Capitol Pressroom, WCNY: In this interview, Onondaga Nation attorney Joe Heath joins us to explain the Nation’s grievances against the State of New York, and what they … [Read more...] about Native Americans say US violated human rights