Presentation

Come learn lessons from the Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON) and citizens of the Onondaga Nation, who have worked together as allies for more than 25 years on issues such as the rights of Indigenous Peoples, environmental responsibility, peace, land rights, cultural respect and mutual friendship. Over time and while learning from our successes […]

On June 13th at the Skä•noñh - Great Law of Peace Center, join us as we welcome distinguished professor of history at SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Michale Oberg, to discuss the common misconceptions about the the Carlisle Indian Industrial School; why Onondaga young people attended the school; their experiences; and their feelings about the school after they […]

June 16th - 4:00 - 5:30 at the Skä•noñh Center: Join us for a talk by Tadodaho Sid Hill, Betty Lyons, and Sid Hill, Jr. on the hatching of the 17-year cicada and its significance in feeding the Onondaga Nation after the attack by General George Washington in 1779.

Join us on June 20th as OHA Executive Director, Gregg Tripoli, discusses the story of Mary Elizabeth Evans Sharpe. Mary Elizabeth Evans was born in Syracuse, NY on October 23rd, 1884.  At the age of 15, she became the youngest businesswoman in the United States. In 1905, her father’s and grandfather’s sudden deaths left the […]

Join us on July 18th as OHA Curator of History, Robert Searing, discusses Syracuse's rich brewing history. Beer has been made in the Syracuse area as early as the 1790s. This program reviews its local history, ties to various ethnic neighborhoods, struggles with the Temperance Movement and the Depression, and its revival in the late 20th […]

The year is 1957, and as a member of the audience, you are a new employee of Onondaga Pottery. President Richard Pass and his assistant have come to welcome you and share a bit of the prestigious Syracuse China legacy; from teacups to landmines, and to test your pottery skills! Call 315-428-1864 x312 to make […]

Details: Taking on the Doctrine of Discovery: What are our Next Steps? Date: August 18-19, 2018, Time:  9:00am-5:00pm on Saturday (with a banquet 6:00pm-9:00pm) and 9:00am-1:00pm on Sunday Place: Skä·noñh—Great Law of Peace Center, Liverpool NY in Onondaga Nation Territory Tickets: $100 per person Speakers: Coming Soon (visit IVI's website for updated information) Sponsors: Indigenous Values Initiative, American Indian Law Alliance Summary: We are excited […]

Join us on August 22nd as OHA Executive Director, Gregg Tripoli, discusses the local connection to the film industry. From the early movie making machines to the men behind MGM, Syracuse plays a starring role in the history of Hollywood.  This presentation covers some amazing connections between Syracuse and the creation of the motion picture […]

Join us on September 19th as OHA Curator of History, Robert Searing, discusses Syracuse's aviation history. From airbases turned airports to those who risked their lives testing planes during World War II, this lecture covers Syracuse's rich history of aviation throughout the 20th century. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your […]

Join us at the Skä·noñh-Great Law of Peace Center in Liverpool, NY for a lecture titled, Heart of the Country: Natural History of Onondaga Lake, by Catherine L. Landis. The lecture will discuss what Onondaga Lake was like before becoming one of the most degraded lakes in the nation. Catherine will also discuss the early […]