Onondaga Nation - On October 11th and 12th, 2022, the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) was visited by renowned potter Peter Jones, Onondaga Beaver Clan. Peter Jones was able to provide a history of Onondaga and Haudenosaunee pottery while the students created their own traditional pots. Peter Jones explained to the class how important pottery is to us. “If you look at where … [Read more...] about You have to treat this clay like it is your mother… because it is: Traditional potter Peter Jones visits the Onondaga Nation School
New York State Education Department Commissioner Rosa visits the Onondaga Nation School
On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) welcomed a visit by the New York State Commissioner of education, Dr. Betty Rosa. Dr. Rosa has been the Commissioner of Education since 2021 and is working closely with all of the indigenous schools under her oversight. “It was a pleasure to host Commissioner Rosa,” said ONS Simone Gonyea. “The … [Read more...] about New York State Education Department Commissioner Rosa visits the Onondaga Nation School
Indigenous People’s Day: Celebrate and Refocus on Onondaga Land
Join Women of Italian and Syracuse Heritage in Central New York (WISH CNY), Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON)- a project of the Syracuse Peace Council, Resilient Indigenous Action Collective (RIAC), and many more to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on unceded Onondaga Nation land. Our wonderful local sponsors include CNY Community Foundation, Black Artist Collective, SU … [Read more...] about Indigenous People’s Day: Celebrate and Refocus on Onondaga Land
Between Haudenosaunee and Ireland, lacrosse builds deep bond of respect
Buffalo News Sean Kirst For representatives of the Haudenosaunee Nationals men's 21-and-under lacrosse team – arriving in Ireland earlier this week for world championship competition in Limerick – the warm feelings began only moments after the team was on the tarmac in Dublin. Irish customs officials formally acknowledged and accepted Haudenosaunee passports that … [Read more...] about Between Haudenosaunee and Ireland, lacrosse builds deep bond of respect
The knowledge of climate action is rooted in Indigenous peoples past and cultures. Teachings of environmentalism embedded in Onondaga culture are shared.
The Climate Reality Project Sophia Powless "Nya•wéñha Sgé•noñ, hothahyoñnίh ne’ no•wa’wa’ge•se•ye’deñh gaiye' wagoñh se•ge’ Gañendawaks oñgyastha. I am thankful you are well; wolf clan is my clan, I am Longhouse, and 'She Shakes The Hemlocks' is my name." RELATIONSHIP TO MOTHER EARTH Gañendawaks or She Shakes the Hemlocks was a name given to me by my Clan Mother and is … [Read more...] about The knowledge of climate action is rooted in Indigenous peoples past and cultures. Teachings of environmentalism embedded in Onondaga culture are shared.
A Special Moment: Haudenosaunee Spread Message at The World Games
USA LACROSSE MAGAZINE KENNY DEJOHN BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Aaron Cahill and Jeremy Thompson embraced. Both wore ear-to-ear smiles. Thompson and the Haudenosaunee were readying for Group B play in The World Games. Cahill and Ireland were not. That’s because the Haudenosaunee likely would not have been there without Ireland’s selflessness. Once the International World … [Read more...] about A Special Moment: Haudenosaunee Spread Message at The World Games
The Onondaga Nation, in Unprecedented Land Back Moment, Regains 1,023 Acres of the Land From New York State
The Onondaga Nation will recover more than 1,000 acres of forest lands in the Tully Valley through an historic agreement with New York State and the federal government. This property, identified for restoration and preservation as part of the Onondaga Lake Natural Resource Damages and Restoration process, will now be returned to the care of the Onondaga Nation. “It is with … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation, in Unprecedented Land Back Moment, Regains 1,023 Acres of the Land From New York State