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THE GOOD MIND with Oren Lyons

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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

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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

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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

Haudenosaunee Leaders meet with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon

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New York City- On Wednesday, May 18th, leaders of the Haudenosaunee meet privately with Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon to discuss self-determination, sovereignty, environmental concerns, and Indigenous Nations’ role at the United Nations. The Haudenosaunee are taking their fight to restore Onondaga Lake –and by extension all Indigenous lands and waters contaminated and … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee Leaders meet with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon

Haudenosaunee White House Meeting

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On February 22, 2016, Haudenosaunee leaders met with U.S. officials at the White House in Washington, DC to commemorate and formally acknowledge the Canandaigua Treaty. The treaty was signed on November 11, 1794, and ratified by President George Washington on February 21, 1795, 300 years and one day before this historic meeting. Please open this link to read the text of the … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee White House Meeting

Haudenosaunee delegates travel to Washington DC

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By Frieda Jacques Washington, DC - On February 22nd 2016 a delegation of Haudenosaunee Chiefs and Clanmothers and observers met with federal representatives.  The meeting was held in the Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building a few doors from the White House.  The meeting was to recognize and honor the signing of the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua. Our … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee delegates travel to Washington DC