‘Historic Summit’ Held In Upstate New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held an "historic summit" in Upstate New York. We've learned all the details about what happened.

On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul convened leaders from the Indigenous Nations across New York State at the New York State Capitol in Albany in what's described as a "historic summit."

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According to Hochul's Office, the summit was attended by the following Indigenous Nations:

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• Cayuga Nation
• Oneida Nation
• Onondaga Nation
• Tonawanda Band of Seneca
• Tuscarora Nation
• Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
• Shinnecock Nation
• Unkechaug Nation

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"This summit follows Governor Hochul's commitment to supporting and strengthening relationships with Indigenous peoples across the state," Hochul's Office stated in a press release.

As part of this commitment, Governor Hochul has:

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Returned more than 1,000 Acres of Land to the Onondaga Nation

Hochul's Office proudly announced that Hochul helped secure an "historic agreement" to return more than 1,000 acres of scenic land to the Onondaga Nation.

The land is located in Central New York. It's one of the largest returns of land by any state to an Indigenous nation, according to Hochul's Office.

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