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Dyodihwasnye'nha' Administration Building 4040 Route 11 Onondaga Nation via-Nedrow, NY 13120 315-469-0302
Facts - Onondaga Nation
Facts. The present-day territory of the Onondaga Nation (“People of the Hills”) is approximately 7,300 acres just south of Syracuse near Nedrow, New York. Between 1788 and 1822, the Onondaga Nation lost possession of approximately 95% of its land through a series of illegal “takings” by the State of New York.
Government - Onondaga Nation
The Onondaga Nation is a sovereign nation of people with its own government. This government has been in existence for countless centuries. Like other member-nations of the Haudenosaunee, the Onondaga Nation survives today as a sovereign, independent nation, living on a portion of its ancestral territory and maintaining its own distinct laws, language, customs, and culture.
About Us - Onondaga Nation
The Onondaga Nation is a member of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The Haudenosaunee is translated to the People of the Longhouse which is an alliance of native nations united for hundreds of years by law, traditions, beliefs, and cultural values. The Haudenosaunee is also referred to as the Iroquois or the Six Nation Confederacy.
Today - Onondaga Nation
Today, the Onondaga Nation consists of a 7,300-acre territory just south of Syracuse, on which it maintains its sovereignty and operates outside the general jurisdiction of New York State. The Nation is still governed by a Council of Chiefs, selected in accordance with its time-honored democratic system. In the same vein, many Onondagas ...
Chiefs - Onondaga Nation
At Onondaga, there are 14 Hoyane or Chiefs. The chief titles originate from the original 50 leaders’ names from long ago. Tadodaho is a chief still sitting at Onondaga. Hiawatha, is still a chief among the Mohawk nation (he was adopted by the Mohawks to help form the first councils there). Each chief works with his Clan Mother and their clan.
Video - Onondaga Nation
Oct 3, 2023 · SOVEREIGNTY. Chief Irving Powless Jr explains rights of Onondaga over New York State Department of Transportation. Audrey Shenandoah narrates a video story about life at Onondaga. 5 part essay. Brighten the Chain. A voice won’t …
Culture - Onondaga Nation
Like most native people, the Onondaga and the Haudenosaunee’s culture are based on its relationship with nature. This is most evident in how we begin every gathering, meeting, or ceremony with the Ganoñhéñ•nyoñ’, or the Thanksgiving Address. A speaker is selected to recite the Ganoñhéñ•nyoñ’. The speaker first gives thanks to ...
History - Onondaga Nation
Birth of a Nation. Over a thousand years ago on the shores of Onondaga Lake, in present day central New York, democracy was born. The Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca people had been warring against each other. There was great bloodshed and death surrounding us. These people of the five nations had forgotten their ways and their ...
Ceremonies - Onondaga Nation
Ceremonies. The Creator gave us a Way of Life. These guidelines help us remember our duties as Onondaga people. Part of duties is to take care of mother earth. Part of taking care of mother earth is to perform ceremonies and giving thanks to Creator and all of creation for still performing their duties. People responsible for ensuring that our ...