Condoled Chief of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy, Edward Delaronde
Sr. passed away on July 7, 1996 at the age of 94. Eddy Delaronde was a
long time advocate in the struggle to reestablish the sovereignty of the
Mohawk People. He was one of the leaders in the conflict between the
Mohawk People and the New York State Authorities over the reoccupation
of land, known as the Kanienkeh Mohawk Territory. This is the only time
in modern history that land has been reclaimed by the Indians. He
lived in the reoccupied territory for the past 22 years. Eddy was also
involved with the stopping of the expansion of Highway 81 through
Onondaga Territory.
The Delaronde family has always been involved in the struggle for the
reestablishment of the sovereignty of the Mohawk Nation. Eddy and his
late wife Ida, had 14 children and many, many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. His persistence in maintaining our Sovereign
rights has left us with a responsiblity to continue this work for future
generations.
Eddy Delaronde will be buried Tuesday July 9, in the Kanienkeh Mohawk
Territory.