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North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame

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Congratulations to the individuals from Onondaga recognized by the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame inaugural 2022 class! Players: Drew Bucktooth, Neal Powless, Gewas Schindler and Builders: Denise Waterman and Oren Lyons are feature among the other indigenous athletes, builders, referees, media, and teams. Please visit Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame to … [Read more...] about North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame

Within Six Nations, old friends see communion in Columbus statue’s farewell

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By Sean Kirst Buffalo News Early Friday, the city of Buffalo took down a familiar statue of Christopher Columbus. If it had happened in the days before the pandemic, Rick Hill might have sat with Oren Lyons to talk for hours about the decision, to reflect on how such an event came to pass within their lifetimes. Yet Lyons, an Onondaga Nation faithkeeper who … [Read more...] about Within Six Nations, old friends see communion in Columbus statue’s farewell

Honoring Onondaga’s Oren Lyons, Le Moyne grapples with Jesuit history

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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

Lacrosse documentary holds premiere in CNY for Haudenosaunee community

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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

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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

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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