National Catholic Reporter: By Renee K. Gadoua SYRACUSE, N.Y. — When Onondaga Nation faithkeeper Oren Lyons accepts an honorary degree Sunday, May 20, at Le Moyne College, the Jesuit institution will recognize his international advocacy for indigenous peoples, human rights and environmental stewardship. The award also honors the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in the college's … [Read more...] about Honoring Onondaga’s Oren Lyons, Le Moyne grapples with Jesuit history
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Lacrosse documentary holds premiere in CNY for Haudenosaunee community
Syracuse.com by Sarah Moses SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A new lacrosse documentary, "Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation" held a special premiere Saturday in Syracuse for members of the Haudenosaunee community. "Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation" celebrates the history of the sport and follows the Iroquois Nationals team as it competes in two world lacrosse championships, including the … [Read more...] about Lacrosse documentary holds premiere in CNY for Haudenosaunee community
Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation to Host Special Screening in Syracuse for Haudenosaunee
Film features the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships hosted on Onondaga Nation’s territory, celebrates Iroquois Nationals team and Haudenosaunee relationship to Lacrosse SYRACUSE, NY—When the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships were hosted by the Onondaga Nation in 2015 it was a big deal. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore even attended, and rooted for the Iroquois … [Read more...] about Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation to Host Special Screening in Syracuse for Haudenosaunee
1993 UN Cry of the Earth Conference
On November 22, 1993, Indigenous leaders gathered for the United Nations Cry of the Earth Conference in New York City. The Haudenosaunee was represented by Tadodaho Leo Shenandoah (1915-1996), Clan Mother Audrey Shenandoah (1926-2012), Chief Jake Swamp (1940-2010) , and Faithkeeper Oren Lyons (1930-). "It is prophesied in our Instructions that the end of the world … [Read more...] about 1993 UN Cry of the Earth Conference
THE GOOD MIND with Oren Lyons
Saturday October 22, 12:00PM at the Palace Theater, 2384 James Street, Syracuse, NY Presented by: Syracuse University Department of Religion and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications THE GOOD MIND (2015) by GWENDOLEN CATES (70 minutes) http://www.filminsyracuse.com The sovereign Onondaga Nation in central New York State is the Central Fire of the Haudenosaunee … [Read more...] about THE GOOD MIND with Oren Lyons
What Onondaga Faithkeeper Oren Lyons said at Muhammad Ali’s funeral
CNYCentral: LOUISVILLE, KY -- Onondaga Nation Faithkeeper Oren Lyons says he was deeply honored to be chosen to be among the speakers at Muhammad Ali's funeral service. Lyons took the stage late Friday afternoon and told the crowd of mourners, "His spirit has a clear path to the creator." read more Syracuse.com: LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Onondaga Nation Faithkeeper Oren Lyons … [Read more...] about What Onondaga Faithkeeper Oren Lyons said at Muhammad Ali’s funeral
Onondaga Nation’s Oren Lyons invited to eulogize Muhammad Ali
Syracuse.com Onondaga Nation Faithkeeper Oren Lyons will be among those offering a eulogy for Muhammad Ali at a public memorial service Friday expected to draw thousands to the boxing champ's home town in Louisville, Ky. Lyons, 86, a longtime leading voice for indigenous rights, was asked by Ali's family to join former president Bill Clinton, broadcaster Bryant Gumbel and … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation’s Oren Lyons invited to eulogize Muhammad Ali