Chief Joagquisho Oren Lyons
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Chief Joagquisho Oren Lyons

Chief Joagquisho Oren Lyons is a revered Faith Keeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation, a prominent Indigenous rights and environmental activist, and a leading voice for Native American culture and traditions on the global stage, known for his advocacy at the UN, his role as a lacrosse Hall of Famer, and as a professor and artist. As a Faith Keeper, his duty involves preserving and teaching the history, wisdom, and spiritual laws of his people, acting as a bridge between traditional Indigenous knowledge and the modern world, focusing on intergenerational responsibility and harmony with the Earth.