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Sean Kirst: For Oren Lyons and Roy Simmons Jr., Alfie Jacques Award all about his knowledge of true value

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Central Current by Sean Kirst Oren Lyons and Roy Simmons Jr. have already experienced what might seem like the ultimate forms of tribute. There’s a building named for Lyons, an internationally renowned faithkeeper from the Onondaga Nation, at Syracuse University. A statue of Simmons, alongside a matching one of his late father — they both were lacrosse-coaching legends at … [Read more...] about Sean Kirst: For Oren Lyons and Roy Simmons Jr., Alfie Jacques Award all about his knowledge of true value

Roy Simmons Jr. was set to be honored for his lacrosse contributions. Sure, he said, on one condition

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Syracuse.com by Lindsay Kramer Syracuse, N.Y. — Former Syracuse lacrosse coach Roy Simmons Jr. was honored when the Alfie Jacques Ambassador Award board contacted him with the news that he had been named the second winner of the newly annual tribute. Simmons had just one request, however. He would only accept it if his friend of 70 years, Iroquois Nationals lacrosse legend … [Read more...] about Roy Simmons Jr. was set to be honored for his lacrosse contributions. Sure, he said, on one condition

The Peacekeeper: Oren Lyons’ endless quest to preserve Indigenous values

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Daily Orange By Cooper Andrews Nestled on the outskirts of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in Nedrow, New York, off Interstate 81 South’s Exit 78 is a quaint diner called Firekeepers, where 95-year-old Oren Lyons spends almost every morning eating breakfast and engaging in daunting philosophical discussions. On this particular morning, he orders two eggs sunny side up, a … [Read more...] about The Peacekeeper: Oren Lyons’ endless quest to preserve Indigenous values

2025 Indigenous Peoples Day Festival

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Join the Onondaga Nation community, Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation, Syracuse Peace Council, and We of Italian and Syracuse Heritage in CNY for our third Indigenous Peoples' Day Festival. This year we are at Tsha' Thon'nhes - 3370 Route 11A on the Onondaga Nation! The festival beings at 11 am and ends at 5 pm. Food and drink, featured artists/speakers/performers, arts and … [Read more...] about 2025 Indigenous Peoples Day Festival

Five Questions with Stephanie Waterman

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Syracuse University - School of Education By: Education Exchange 1. Describe your current roles and their responsibilities. As coordinator of the Student Development/Student Services program within our higher education faculty- similar to SOE’s higher education master’s degree program- I teach required courses and serve on doctoral and campus-wide committees. Also, for the … [Read more...] about Five Questions with Stephanie Waterman

Haudenosaunee Village at NYS Fair

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The New York State Fair is upon us.  The Fair brings rides, food, concerts, animals, games and also the Haudenosaunee Village. The Village is a place where you can find traditional Haudenosaunee crafts for sale, traditional food vendors, and social dancing demonstrations.  The dancing demonstartion are held daily at 11am, 4 pm and the last show begins at 7pm.  Please find … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee Village at NYS Fair