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Onondaga Nation, Hawk Clan

Spencer Lyons was raised within the traditional lifeways of the central fire of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. In 2019, he was chosen by his clan to serve as a Hoyane (Chief) under the title of Hoyoñnyeñ:nih, representing his clan family on the Onondaga Nation Council. Beyond his leadership role, he works actively as a cultural educator, supporting the Onondaga Language Program, consulting with environmental and external relations committees, and advocating for the preservation of Indigenous traditions for future generations.