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The refusals to remove statues of Columbus offends Indigenous Peoples
Our Executive Director Gaeñ hia uh/Betty Lyons (Onondaga Nation, Snipe Clan) went on WCNY Capital Pressroom room with Tim Williams and provided context for the Doctrine of Discovery and Christopher…
Mother Earth’s Pandemic: The Doctrine of Discovery
“Peace can only be attained when human beings live in proper relationship to the natural world” ~Tadodaho of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Sid Hill “The pandemic gives us all an opportunity…
Columbus Statues must come down
“Governor Cuomo’s eloquence in response to the anti-racism movement sparked by the murder of George Floyd apparently does not extend to the genocide and enslavement those first transatlantic voyages initiated…
In Memory of Kevin T. Tarrant
In memory of our friend and colleague Kevin Tarrant. Please give as you are able to support his family and his legacy. We are thankful these wonderful words from Safe…
Event Cancelled: Haudenosaunee Women’s Influence
Due to concerns about the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made the difficult decision to cancel our March 9th event, The Haudenosaunee Women’s Influence on the Women’s Movement with…
The 2020 Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus
Canceled due to COVID-19 concerns 19th Annual Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus Honoring our Founding Mothers United Nations Church Center 777 United Nations Plaza, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10017 April…
Haudenosaunee Women’s Influence on The Women’s Rights Movement
Cancelled due to COVID-19 Concerns Join us March 9th at Ethical NYC for an evening with Gloria Steinem, Sally Roesch Wagner, Jeanne Shenandoah, & Gaeñ hia uh/Betty Lyons. This event features…
Indigenous peoples can guide scientists in fight against climate change (Commentary)
Executive Director Betty Lyons published an op-ed on Syracuse.com today discussing the importance of caring for mother earth and the work of plant biologist Dr. Robin Kimmerer. Please take a…
Indigenous peoples can guide scientists in fight against climate change
Indigenous peoples can guide scientists in fight against climate change (Commentary)
Remembering Esmeralda
What a gift to know a giant among humans. Esmerlada— our dear sister and friend; our Elder and teacher has passed on. We know that she can rest now, and…
Christian Domination and the Failure of ‘Truth and Reconciliation’
A conference in Onondaga Nation Territory, at Syracuse University and Skä·noñh—Great Law of Peace Center, Saturday and Sunday, 17-18 August 2019. This conference continues discussions between religious communities and Indigenous…
