Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation

01/02/2026

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Syracuse Cultural Workers is looking for a dynamic, creative person to join our leadership team to help us meet the political moment, and prepare for the future. The position involves hands-on work in fulfillment as well as management, ensuring that the organization’s operations align with our social and political goals.

For decades, SCW has created quality, beautiful, agitational artwork, imagery and products to support feminist and progressive movements. We are part of a national community of activists, organizers and artists, and pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment and commitment to a “long-haul” vision of social change work. We are in a period of growth as people across the country rise up against the threat of fascism.

Find full details here: https://syracuseculturalworkers.com/pages/operations-manager-job-opening

11/22/2025

This is a brilliant post, well worth reading!

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11/21/2025

Please take a few minutes to read this powerful report about the annual commemoration of the Canandaigua Treaty held earlier this month. Sean Kirst is one of the most thoughtful non-Indigenous chroniclers of this history and current struggles for Indigenous sovereignty.

At an annual remembrance, generational witnesses to the flesh-and-blood commitments of a treaty.

11/04/2025

From our friends at Syracuse Cultural Workers.

For us, Native Heritage Month is more than an appreciation of the many contributions of Indigenous Peoples to our world today. Particular today, when efforts to literally Whitewash history abound, celebrating the many cultures and traditions which enrich our communities and world is so important. ☀️

It's a great time to change the narrative from one of conquest and white supremacy to multiculturalism and sovereignty. 🍁🍂

To create real change, we need concrete action for justice, healing, respect for sovereignty and to protect Mother Earth. 🌎

https://syracuseculturalworkers.com/collections/indigenous

10/11/2025

Happy to be part of history in the making!

10/10/2025

Check out Simone Gonyea and Onondaga youth featured today on Bridge Street on NewsChannel 9!

Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Festival

10/10/2025

Read our friends' letter in the Post Standard and come to this year's Indigenous Peoples' Day festival, where they will have a table celebrating Italian-American culture!

What we know today about his actions as a leader calls us to find a new way to celebrate Italian-American contributions to this nation and the world, write members of WISH CNY.

10/09/2025

We are excited to be with you for our 3rd Indigenous Peoples' Day Festival on unceded Onondaga Nation land, Sunday, October 12th, 11 am - 5 pm, at Tsha' Thon'nhes (3370 State Rte. 11A, Nedrow): free, open to the public, and fun for everyone. Enjoy children's activities all day and our sensory/nursery room for a quiet space. We have SEVEN food vendors this year- come hungry!- and over 50 community organizations and fine art and craft vendors (card and cash accepted- ATM available at Firekeepers Diner on Rte 11). This event is ADA accessible for mobility devices; certified service animals welcome. KN95 masks for adults and children will be avilable at the greeters table.

Program Schedule:
~11:00 am Opening Thanksgiving Address
~11:30 am Featured Artist: Peter Jones – Pottery
~12:00 pm Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers – participatory social dancing
~12:45 pm Featured Artist: Barry Powless – Painting
~1:15 pm Onondaga Women Singers
~1:40 pm Speaker: Hilary-Anne Coppola – The Dangers of Nuclear Power
~2:00 pm Speaker: Jeanne Shenandoah – Celebration! Return, Reawakening, Restoration of 1,000 acres
~2:20 pm Featured Artist: Huggy (John) & Monique – Beading, Clothing and Quill work
~2:50 pm Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers – participatory social dancing (second session)
~3:30 pm TO BE DECIDED
~4:00 pm Culture Dance Group featuring “Youth Smoke Dance Class”
~5:00 pm Closing Thanksgiving Address

Menu: BBQ w/ sides, grilled corn, strawberry drink, lemonade, soda, bison stew, burgers w/ sides, 3 sisters salad, smashburgers on hot scoons, corn soup, 3 sisters soup, cornbread, tacos on frybread, hot scoons, scoon dogs, hot dogs, strawberry shortcake, and more!

Art and fine crafts for sale: beadwork, beading supplies, beaded jewelry, leatherwork, stonework, bonework, sashes, sculpture, skirts, medallions, earrings, key chains, lanyards, art prints, woodwork, greeting cards, baskets, wampum jewelry, moccasins, herbal medicines, salves, tinctures, regalia, clothing, trade silver, flutes, beaded purses, velvet birds, shirts, and more!

Community organizations and sponsors who will be tabling include: Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force, Onondaga Nation Education, Skä•noñh - Great Law of Peace Center, Onondaga Nation Farm, First Nations Employee Resource Group - National Grid, Zen Center of Syracuse, Syracuse DSA, EnergySmart CNY, CNY Solidarity Coalition, Upstate Medical University, University of Rochester, Cancer Services Program- Onondaga County Health Department, Native American Veterans Awareness, Syracuse University Engaged Humanities Network, Alliance for a Green Economy, Jewish Voice for Peace Syracuse, Onondaga County Public Libraries, Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation/Syracuse Peace Council, We of Italian and Syracuse Heritage CNY, Allies of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation , and Center for Native Peoples & the Environment.

Our other sponsors include: Unchained, ArtRage Gallery, Nuclear Information and Resource Service, May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, Onondaga Community College Foundation, American Indian Law Alliance, Indigenous Values Initiative, and Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance.

10/08/2025

Only four more days until the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Festival at the Onondaga Nation!

Excitement is building for a special appearance by Barry Powless, a renowned Haudenosaunee leader, athlete, and advocate. Join us in celebrating Barry’s legacy and his work. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable celebration!

The festival beings at 11 am and ends at 5 pm.

Come enjoy food and drink, featured artists/speakers/performers, arts and crafts for sale (bring cash! ATM availble at Firekeepers Diner on Route 11), learn from local activists and community organizations, bring your family for the children's activities, and use our sensory/nursery space!

The event is fully accessible for people using mobility devices. Service Animals only- no support animals or pets. Organizers encourage visitors to use effective masks and/or practice social distancing as Covid-19 is still active and causing disabilities to members of our communities across various regions.

This event is made possible by the ongoing support of the Central New York Community Foundation. Co-sponsoring organizations include American Indian Law Alliance, Alliance for a Green Economy, ArtRage Gallery, CNY Solidarity Coalition, EnergySmart CNY, Syracuse University Engaged Humanities Network, Indigenous Values Initiative, May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, National Grid First Nations Employee Resource Group, Nuclear Information and Resource Service, Onondaga community college foundation, SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse Cultural Workers, Syracuse DSA, Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance, Unchained, Zen Center of Syracuse.