A community meeting has been scheduled for Friday evening in response to the recent eviction of a Cayuga Nation citizen, her six children, and two dogs from their home last month.
Police arrived at 2496 Cosad Road on the morning of February 25th to remove Amber Parker, who, according to the Nation, had occupied the home without paying rent for more than a decade. The Nation said the eviction followed a legal process that began last November, when the Nation filed a case in Civil Court. After a hearing on November 25, the court granted the Nation possession of the property and gave Parker nearly two months to vacate. She did not appeal the decision but remained in the home past the January 15 deadline.
Supporters who arrived at the scene report that Cayuga Nation Police used chemical spray and tasers against those advocating for the family. However, in one instance, video from the scene showed some supporters throwing snowballs and other objects at police before an officer deployed pepper spray. One officer was injured, and four people were arrested.
The eviction has been described by Gayogoho:no leaders as part of a pattern of displacements carried out by leadership opposed to traditional governance practices. According to the Village, Halftown—who was removed from his position as liaison between the U.S. government and the Gayogoho:no Nation in 2004—has allegedly targeted families resisting his authority.
Meeting Details:
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Who: Gayogoho:no’ Traditional Clan Families
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What: Community Q&A on the eviction of Amber Parker
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When: Friday, March 6, 2026, 6 – 9 p.m.
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Where: The Quaker Meetinghouse, 120 Third St, Ithaca, NY
