Onondaga Nation

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The remains and funerary objects were removed by scientists in 1961, and reburied in 1999. Some are concerned the site could be disturbed yet again if the jail closes, and the county sells the property.

The certificate that focuses on indigenous culture and languages will be presented for consideration in June.

Legal documents from the late 19th century show how the Onondaga Nation was trying to gain back historic wampum belts. The brief also sheds light on who sold and gave away the historic artifacts.

Letters between early New York State officials show how lands inhabited by the Onondagas were sold to the state and to settlers, ignoring treaties and agreed-upon borders.

A map from 1792 that shows parcels that make up the Onondaga Nation territory covers all of Syracuse, Onondaga County and other local towns and villages. Put in historical perspective, it sheds light on illegal treaties that took the land from indigenous people, reducing the reservation size to a small fraction of what it was.

The Onondaga Nation hopes to be heard in court in early 2023 on why the nation and its people want the Columbus monument in Syracuse moved from its current location.

This week activists and a local health non-profit remembered those who had passed from AIDS on World AIDS Day; harsh weather meant more shelter intakes for the Syracuse Rescue Mission and indigenous students discussed what Syracuse University can do to make the students feel supported. Check this week's WAER Round-Up to find what other local news you've missed from Nov. 28- Dec. 2!

Akwesasne Mohawk Kateleen Ellis recently graduated from Syracuse University and reflects back on how indigenous student programs help make Native American students feel welcome, while cultural ignorance in faculty, staff and other students remains.

Onondaga Nation member Alfred Jacques has made lacrosse sticks in the traditional fashion for more than 5 decades, preserving Haudenosaunee culture.