Where is onondaga

The Haudenosaunee became the greatest Indian power in colonial America, with a homeland that spanned northern New York between the Hudson and Niagara rivers and an influence that extended from the Ottawa River to the Chesapeake Bay and from New England to Illinois. The Onondaga Nation maintains traditional cultural views and a traditional system of government.

The Nation does not permit the sale of alcohol and has opposed casinos and online gaming. Onondaga remains the meeting place for the Grand Council of Chiefs, the traditional ruling body for the Haudenosaunee. The Longhouse serves as a place of spiritual, cultural and social activities, the seat of government and symbol of security.

Follow Facebook Twitter YouTube. See also Indigenous Languages in Canada. Like other Haudenosaunee peoples, the Onondaga have a clan system. Clans designate social groups whose members trace descent from either male or female ancestors. The Onondaga celebrate a variety of ceremonies that take place in the lunar year. For example, the Midwinter Ceremony begins at the start of the lunar new year and lasts 21 days. During this time, the Onondaga give thanks for their blessings.

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