The Hodinohsho:ni delegation in front of the palais de l’Athénée on July 17, 2023
Photograph by Anna Pizzolante. Exhibition print. City of Geneva
©Photo Anna Pizzolante

Deskaheh Levi General and the committee created by René Claparède to support the Hodinohsho:ni cause in front of the Palais de l’Athénée in 1923
Photographer not documented. Exhibition print
Bibliothèque de Genève, icon P 1959-221
©Bibliothèque de Genève
On August 6, 1923, Deskaheh submitted a formal application to the League of Nations titled “The Redman’s Appeal for Justice.”. He garnered support from Ireland, Panama, Persia and Estonia, but was prohibited from addressing the September 1923 meeting. In response, Geneva’s Mayor, Jean-Baptiste Pons, extended an invitation for Deskaheh to present his speech. He also received backing from prominent figures, such as René Claparède and Rica Fleming-Gyll. A century later, in 2023, the Mayor and residents of Geneva persist in their support and kindness towards the Hodinohsho:ni. H. George

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