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The Land You're On

The Land You’re On: Acknowledging the Haudenosaunee investigates the original story of our area, insights on Onondaga ways of life, policies that changed history, and aspects of the culture of the native people who originally called it home. This limited podcast series is based on interviews and conversations with Indigenous community members and allies, providing the context and perspective needed to understand the complicated history of the land we’re on. The 12 part series is a production of Access Audio, a storytelling initiative of the Special Collections Research Center at the Syracuse University Libraries.

Produced by Brett Barry, Neal Powless, Bianca Caiella Breed, and Jim O'Connor.

Latest Episodes
  • Discussion of wampum's purpose and importance, and an 1898 Plaintiff's brief in which the Onondaga attempted to regain these materials from New York State. 3 in a 3 part series centered around items from the Special Collections Research Center at the SU Libraries.
  • A wealthy landowner's 1794 letter to the State Legislature proposes disbanding the Onondaga Reservation, citing "great inconveniences" to neighbors. 2 in a 3 part series centered around items from the Special Collections Research Center at the SU Libraries.
  • A Special Collections map sparks a conversation about land speculation and a discussion of generational trauma. 1 in a 3 part series centered around items from the Special Collections Research Center at the SU Libraries.
  • In a first-of-its-kind position in American Higher Ed, Diane Schenandoah incorporates Indigenous principles into her healing work with students.
  • On this episode of The Land You're On, we hear Description of roles within a matriarchal culture and the Haudenosaunee influence on the American Women's Suffrage Movement.
  • On this episode of The Land You're On, we hear the story of how Native Hawaiian student Aysha travelled nearly 5,000 miles to attend SU and struggled to find community. Interviewer Tehosterihens Deer, a Newhouse senior.
  • Graduating senior Kateleen provides her perspective on the undergraduate experience at a predominantly white institution. Interviewer Tehosterihens Deer, a Newhouse senior.
  • On this episode of The Land You're On, we hear about the process and consideration of traditional lacrosse stick making from preeminent craftsman Alfred Jacques, recorded at his workshop at Onondaga.
  • On this episode of The Land You're On, we hear the story of how an internet image of rainbow corn set Seedkeeper Angela Ferguson on a personal journey that led to a cultural mission.
  • On this episode of The Land You're On, a performance of story and song from the late Joanne Shenandoah before a small crowd in the Adirondack lodge overlooking Blue Mountain Lake.