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7 months agoOnondaga 🤝 New York
The “largest transfer of land ever made by any state to Native Americans” just took place; where 1,000 acres in Central New York’s Tully Valley has been returned to Onondaga Nation.
Onondaga Tadodaho, Sid Hill calls this a “small but important step” but emphasizes there is more work to be done. “The headwaters of Onondaga Creek in the Tully Valley are part of the system of waterways leading into Onondaga Lake that have sustained our Nation for millennia” he shared.
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul (@kathyhochulny) called this a “remarkable collaboration” towards New York’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural and environmental ties with Indigenous peoples. She added the Onondaga’s stewardship is an innovative path towards addressing long-term restoration of the land, which has been historically mistreated by the state.
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(via @kathyhochulny, @apnews)
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