--Free and open to the public, no registration required--

Join us to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the historic filing of the Onondaga Nation’s Land Rights Action. 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 made. Onondaga Nation General Counsel Joe Heath will review the legal history, including the case currently before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Syracuse Stage is wheelchair accessible and CART will be available for program accessibility. Afterwards, there will be a reception with light refreshments. Organizations will be tabling so you can connect and get involved. Ongweohweh crafters will be selling their creations before and after the program.