On April 22, the Indian Gaming Association honored Oren Lyons with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at Chairman’s Leadership Lunch as part of the 2022 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in Anaheim, California. Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. said, “We come together today to honor the outstanding commitment, contributions, and the legacy of Oren Lyons. His life and work exemplify the strength and determination of Indian country, and he has been recognized as a world-renowned leader and visionary for peace, justice, and sovereignty.” In June 2016, world religious leaders came to honor and pay tribute to the boxing legend at his memorial. Lyons, along with Tododaho Sidney Hill of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, had the honor of joining them to eulogize Ali. Lyons was presented a pair of boxing gloves from the widow of Muhammad Ali, Lonnie Ali, to acknowledge his Indian Gaming recognition. Lyons said, “I want to thank the Indian Gaming Association for this honor. It is always an honor to be recognized by your people.” He added, “We come from the INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION HONORS FAITH KEEPER OREN LYONS WITH THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
great symbol of our confederacy – a great tool of peace. Peace is our number one mandate of equity, fairness to people, and unity. We are so fortunate to be who we are. Let’s make the best of it.” Oren Lyons is a Faith keeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation in New York and has worked with Indigenous Peoples worldwide and the United Nations to recognize Indigenous rights. He has addressed the UN General Assembly and other gatherings of world leaders, is a member of the advisory committee for the UN Environment Program and continues to share the wisdom of the Haudenosaunee as a speaker, author, publisher, and board member of the Traditional Circle of Indian Elders and Youth as well as the Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development. Lyons is the author of several books and a much- in-demand global lecturer. He is the subject of many documentaries and films. He is also a prominent member of the UN Global Forum of Spiritual and Parliamentary Leaders and retired Professor Emeritus of American Indian Studies, SUNY Buffalo.
Oren Lyons is met with a standing ovation upon receving his 2022 Indian Gaming Lifetime Achievement award at the Leadership Luncheon.
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