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Onondaga Land Rights & Our Common Future: The Quest for Justice

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Join us to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the historic filing of the Onondaga Nation’s Land Rights Action at Syracuse Stage on March 10, 2025 at 6:30. Onondaga elder and Traditional Medicine Keeper Jeanne Shenandoah (Onondaga Nation, Eel Clan) and Onondaga educator Haiwhagai’i Jake Edwards (Onondaga Nation, Eel Clan) will share important history and reflect on progress … [Read more...] about Onondaga Land Rights & Our Common Future: The Quest for Justice

Court denies motion to rehear Syracuse Columbus statue case

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Spectrum News 1 BY LUKE PARSNOW An appellate division of the New York state Supreme Court has denied a motion to rehear arguments aimed to prevent the city of Syracuse to remove or alter the Christopher Columbus monument located for several decades in downtown Syracuse. The same court over the summer had reversed an Onondaga County Supreme Court judge's 2022 ruling, … [Read more...] about Court denies motion to rehear Syracuse Columbus statue case

SU Top Sports Figures: Oren Lyons

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Syracuse.com: Syracuse, N.Y. -- After much study and contemplation, we at Advance Media New York have compiled a list of the "Top 25 Most Noteworthy People in the History of SU Athletics" -- a daunting task when you consider that the Orange has competed in one sport or another since at least Nov. 23, 1889, when Syracuse lost its first-ever football game to the University of … [Read more...] about SU Top Sports Figures: Oren Lyons

Standing Rock supporters in Syracuse march to draw attention to ‘brutality and injustice’

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. by By Jourdan Bennett-Begaye – Approximately 1,000 people turned out for the Sgennonh Unity March to draw attention to violence, injustice and police brutality they say is being inflicted on protesters of the Standing Rock oil pipeline in North Dakota. For four hours, elders and children led the march. Elders are the knowledge holders and children are the ones … [Read more...] about Standing Rock supporters in Syracuse march to draw attention to ‘brutality and injustice’

Onondaga Nation opens WILC

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Syracuse- The 2015 Opening Ceremonies at the Syracuse War Memorial was truly memorable.  This was the first time an Indigenous Nation hosted an International event. The Onondaga Nation, the Central Firekeepers of the Haudenosaunee welcomed all from around the world with a taste of our culture. There was a large illuminated display in the center of the arena that told two … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation opens WILC

Chazen Companies studies muddy Onondaga Creek

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When the Onondaga gather, the Ganoñhanyoñh is recited. This ritual gives thanks to all of the living parts of creation that includes the cool water. Without which there would be no life. “Water runs through the veins of Mother Earth,” stated Tadodaho Sid Hill. “It is so very important that we give thanks to the waters. Water is so intertwined in our culture. It’s a part of … [Read more...] about Chazen Companies studies muddy Onondaga Creek