BIOMES: Emerson Shenandoah, Member of Onondaga Nation and Director, The Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center, presents "Repatriation of 1000 acres"

About the Seminar:
This talk provides a brief overview of the history and cultural significance of Onondaga Lake, a site central to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the traditions of the Onondaga Nation. We will explore the lake’s importance to the Haudenosaunee, its role in the growth of Syracuse as an industrial hub, and the environmental and cultural impacts of that development.

A key focus will be the 2024 return of 1,000 acres of land to the Onondaga Nation and indigenous stewardship efforts. This discussion will highlight the historical context of this land transfer, its significance for the Onondaga people, and the broader implications for the region. By examining the lake’s past and its connection to the 1000 acres this talk will provide insight into the connections between history, culture, and the environment in Central New York.

About the Series:
Over the last fourteen years, the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) has hosted this weekly seminar series. The school's flagship forum is designed to bring cutting-edge research and impactful work to the community.

BIOMES stands for 'Bridging Issues & Optimizing Methods in Environmental Studies"

The series is a community-sourced and student-led effort to bring different perspectives to YSE's main stage.

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