County considers bill to transfer land to Onondaga Nation

Thursday, April 14, 2011  

The Onondaga County Legislature is considering a bill that would lead to the transfer of land to the Onondaga Nation in New York.

The tribe wants to reclaim the 36-acre Murphy's Island, on the Onondaga Lake shoreline. The site is considered sacred because the Peacemaker traveled across the lake to the area.

If the county approves the bill, the county would need the state's approval to transfer the property because it's currently designated as park land.

Get the Story:
Onondaga County Legislature committee supports giving Murphy's Island to Onondaga Nation (The Syracuse Post-Standard 4/14)
'A step toward healing:' An effort to return some sacred land (The Syracuse Post-Standard 4/13)