Author: Adam DJ Brett
Impact of new technologies for climate protection
The 29th Session of the advisory committee UNOHCHR The Human Rights Council Advisory Committee will hold its 29th session (20 to 24 February 2023) in Palais des Nations, Room XX. NGO Statement by Tonatierra on the Impact of new technologies for climate protection (PDF Download)
No place for nuclear in NY’s clean energy future
Onondaga citizens on the Nation’s currently recognized territory risk harm from recently authorized nuclear waste shipments trucked on Interstate 81 South, passing over creeks south of Syracuse where citizens swim, fish and gather medicine plants. DOE approved highly radioactive waste shipments through this territory against the Nation’s strong opposition and in violation of the 1794…
Protect ICWA
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) goes before the Supreme Court of the United States tomorrow in the landmark case Brackeen v Haaland (2021). This case puts Indigenous children, sovereignty, and Indigenous lands at risk. When Richard Henry Pratt founded the Indian Residential School system and Carlisle Indian Industrial School. He said: “A great general…
Global Indigenous Peoples Outcome Document (2022)
Global Indigenous Peoples Caucus Intervention The Twenty-First Session of the UNPFII Issues Recommendations Therefore, the representatives of the Global Indigenous Peoples Caucus recommends that: A Special Rapporteur and a co-chair to oversee the decade on Indigenous Languages to address the linguicide happening globally. We further call upon UNESCO to develop a consultation process…
Global Indigenous Peoples Caucus Invitation
English Invitation Español, Français, Русский As we prepare for the upcoming 21st Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) 25 April-6 May 2022, we invite you to the 21st Annual Global Indigenous Peoples’s Caucus. Please join us on 24 April 2022 from 1pm – 4pm (EST), virtually. The theme for this…
The Healing Power of Lacrosse
The Healing Power of Lacrosse // March 24th7-8PM Haudenosaunee Nationals Lacrosse Women’s Team A conversation with Cassandra Minerd, Claudia Jimerson, Leo Nolan, and Rex Lyons. 8-9PM Haudenosaunee Nationals Lacrosse & Team Ireland Rex Lyons, and Leo Nolan of the Haudenosaunee Nationals will be speaking with James Hoban, Mike Kennedy and others from Ireland Lacrosse
Saving a Sacred Lake: A Century of Pollution Haunts the Haudenosaunee
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Every Child Matters: Walk for Justice for Our Ancestors
Please Join us. Within the last couple of months over 2500 unmarked graves of Indigenous children have been located on the grounds of the Institutions of Genocide aka “Residential schools ” throughout Canada and the United States. We will walk in honor of them and the thousands of survivors who endured unspeakable inhumane treatment by…
Acknowledging the Doctrine of Christian Domination
In 2014 Dr. David Wilkins (Lumbee) published an essay titled “Deconstructing the Doctrine of Discovery.” (here) and Steven T. Newcomb responded with a piece titled “Toward Disestablishing the Doctrine of Christian Domination” (here). The conversation continues with Newcomb’s newest piece “Acknowledging the Doctrine of Christian Domination.” In his article, Wilkins calls the discovery doctrine “one of…
Wondrous, fascinating and tasty: Cicadas
From the NY Daily News: “The Onondaga Nation celebrates cicadas, which saved them from starvation at the hands of then–General George Washington and the Continental Army, which waged a 1779 campaign to destroy Native crops and food. “It was a terrible time for our people,” Onondaga Nation citizen Betty Lyons, executive director of the nonprofit…
Task force to decide future of Syracuse’s Columbus statue
Task force to decide future of Syracuse’s Columbus statue, replacement (Spectrum News).
Saving a Sacred Lake: A Century of Pollution Haunts the Haudenosaunee
Recently American Indian Magazine profiled Onondaga Lake and the pollution of the lake. “It’s a reciprocal relationship that we have with all the living things around the lake and the water,” adds [Betty] Lyons. “It’s not a commodity.” Read the article for more information.
Centering Native American and Indigenous Communities: Decolonizing Pandemic Politics
Webinar: Centering Native American and Indigenous Communities: Decolonizing Pandemic Politics Tuesday, May 18, 2021 / 6 – 8 pm EST. REGISTER here by Monday, May 17 The Democratizing Knowledge (DK) Collective presents the Webinar Series, Communities of Color, (In)Justice, and Multiple Pandemics. This series brings together artists, community activists, scientists, and scholars to address the multiple pandemics facing communities…
Indigenous Education Now
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Side Event: Indigenous Education Now: On the implementation of the rights of Indigenous youth, families and Peoples in EDUCATION and GOVERNMENT SCHOOLING as a part of the call for Peace, justice and strong institutions. Confirmed Speakers: Session One (90 Minutes): Indian Country USA (English) Tadodaho Sid Hill, Onondaga Nation…
From Land Acknowledgement to Land Back
Join us for a facilitated conversation on land acknowledgments and the urgency of land back. Acknowledging injustice is essential. Land acknowledgments come out of a desire to recognize how settler-colonial societies have harmed Indigenous nations and peoples. They provide a necessary recognition of the past. Excellent land acknowledgments are made up of the following…
