Wadeñ’ nwa’ aweñha’ ONS News Sometimes trying something new can be a bit frightening, nerve-racking, and may test your metal on whether you can continue, but these three students, Regis Cook, Pricilla Cronin, and Elaina Powless are indeed special. These students are the first students to complete an Onondaga Language course at the high school level and pass an Onondaga … [Read more...] about Onondaga Regents
Archives for July 2009
2009 Sammy Award Winners (Best Americana): The Fabulous Ripcords
Oñgwaweñna' by Kent Lyons The Fabulous Ripcords took home a Syracuse Area Music Award for their self titled CD; The Fabulous Ripcords. Onondaga Rockers Rex Lyons and Irv Lyons front the eclectic blues and roots rock band that includes longtime friend Phil Reagan on drums, Scott Ebner on Keys and Jay Gould on bass. The band won in the Americana category which featured many … [Read more...] about 2009 Sammy Award Winners (Best Americana): The Fabulous Ripcords
Onondaga Nation School Math Scores
Oñgwaweñna' The students and teachers of the Onondaga Nation School are very proud to report that they are one of the nine schools in Onondaga County who had every child pass the State math exam. As reported by the Post Standard, "Pupils in grade 3 at Split Rock in West Genesee; Minoa Elementary in East Syracuse-Minoa;, Moses DeWitt in Jamesville-DeWitt; Mott Road and … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School Math Scores
Arson on the Nation
Oñgwaweñna' This weekend the Onondaga Nation was struck by intolerable acts of arson. The Onondaga Nation is sadden by the destruction of two long-standing structures of our community, the Wesleyan Church and the Methodist Church. Our community faiths jointly and firmly believe the deliberate burning of these structures contradicts the teachings of all our community’s … [Read more...] about Arson on the Nation