The unequal impact of climate issues felt by communities across the country fuels an urgent need for environmental justice

The Canandaigua Treaty of 1794 highlights the importance of Indigenous land stewardship in climate activism and leadership. 

The knowledge of climate action is rooted in Indigenous peoples past and cultures. Teachings of environmentalism embedded in Onondaga culture are shared.

Last year I decided to start a series tentatively called “This Week I Learned…” to share the information and knowledge I have learned while at school. this is the first edition. please feel free to enter this space of learning, a space oftentimes heavy, and always compassionate.

I want to emphasize my deep gratitude to Ganeñdawaks for helping me with the edition.

"Powless said when it comes to the lake, legislators overlook the Haudenosaunee’s traditional knowledge and history with the land when deciding what’s best for the community."

A group of Promising Young Artists have turned their attention to the world of serigraphy. The result has been a diverse range of works on paper and textiles. Celebrate the work of these young creatives and pursue their beautiful and affordable artworks

Sophia Powless, who graduated in December 2020, came to Adelphi from the Onondaga Nation in 2017 to major in environmental studies and play volleyball. Olivia Maybee, from the Seneca Nation, is a junior majoring in art. She transferred to Adelphi in 2019.

The two not only connected, they formed the Indigenous Peoples Awareness Coalition (IPAC) and organized the first events honoring Native American Heritage Month at Adelphi.

Sit down with Co-Founders of the University's first Native American Heritage Month 

Sophia Powless (Onondaga): Heading into Senior year with Adelphi University Volleyball 

What happens when you are a student who doesn't fit the typical mold? Many students have taken advantage of Adelphi University's personalized approach to education to blaze their own paths.

First-year student Sophia Powless speaks about her Native American heritage, her love of volleyball and passion for the environment.

The Onondaga Nation will be sending athletes, coaches, and representatives to the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Canada. NAIG is an all-indigenous competition celebrating native communities and their athletes from all across Turtle Island (North America). 

There are many talented artists who call the Onondaga Nation home.  Here are a few artists that you can contact about acquiring native art.