Lasting Symbol of Peace: Revisiting ‘Gayaneñhsä•ʔgo•nah’ on the Quad

Campus & Community Campus & Community Lasting Symbol of Peace: Revisiting ‘Gayaneñhsä•ʔgo•nah’ on the Quad A new University webpage invites the community to explore a public art installation celebrating the contributions of the Haudenosaunee. Wendy S. Loughlin Nov. 13, 2026 Estimated Reading Time: Share × Video Player Four years ago, a work of public art honoring the Haudenosaunee Confederacy was unveiled on the Shaw Quad. Now, a new University webpage provides a deeper look at the installation and the story behind it. The work, “Gayaneñhsä•ʔgo•nah” (“the Great Law of Peace”), was created by artist Brandon “Ganyada•kda” Lazore, Onondaga Nation, snipe clan, who was commissioned by a group of Indigenous students, alumni and staff. The artwork is rich with symbolism, showcasing critical elements of the Haudenosaunee creation story and celebrating Haudenosaunee influence on the founding of the U.S.

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