Winter time at Onondaga brings lots of snow! So with the snow out came the Gahwanda or snowsnakes. The snowsnake track was built very quickly with the large amount of snow for the trackmakers to work with. The kids at the school were so excited and came prepared to whether the cold weather with hats and gloves and many layers so that they could go out and play. They … [Read more...] about Snow Snake
Archives for February 2009
Scerbo Appeal Court Decision
Statement from Joseph Heath General Counsel of the Onondaga Nation The Onondaga Nation continues to work to protect our children and to try to assist in their healing from the abuse that they suffered from their former teacher, Albert Scerbo. This latest court ruling is a disappointment because it over turned the jury verdict that convicted this sexual abuser. It was not … [Read more...] about Scerbo Appeal Court Decision
New council will charge businesses who dumped in Onondaga Lake for cleanup
by Delen Goldberg The Post-Standard Syracuse, NY -- How much has Central New York lost because of the pollution that has fouled Onondaga Lake for decades? What effect has generations of no swimming and fishing had on residents? And what must be done to make Onondaga Lake healthy again, able to support wildlife, recreation and culture? Those are among the many … [Read more...] about New council will charge businesses who dumped in Onondaga Lake for cleanup