Interstate 81 is a busy highway. People are in a rush to, or from Syracuse when they come by the Onondaga Nation. As they now are cruising by, they will see a new sign that was erected this July. It reads, “Onondaga Nation - Onoñda'gegá' Ganakdagweniyo'khe” with a logo representing the Onondaga Nation. The phrase Onoñda'gegá' Ganakdagweniyo'khe is translated into “Onondaga … [Read more...] about New sign
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Money and the Federal and State Government
March 9, 2015 On February, the Syracuse Post Standard published an article stating that the Onondaga Nation is expected to receive money from the federal government for housing. This has led to many inquiries which merit a short story. In 1971, The State Department of Transportation and the Onondaga Nation were at odds. The State wanted to expand Interstate 81 through … [Read more...] about Money and the Federal and State Government
A Certain Way
We Onondaga have a certain way we like to do things. We keep our ceremonies going strong in the Longhouse, we like when we see our chiefs and clan mothers continue to work for the people, we cheer when our men play the Creator’s game, and we like our corn a certain way. Early springtime saw the Onondagas preparing our fields to planting time. One of our main foods we plant … [Read more...] about A Certain Way
The Onondaga Nation and the Colbert Report
One of the late night political humor shows, Colbert Report, referenced the Onondaga Nation. Host Steven Colbert uses humor to make fun of the American political process. For instance, to illustrate the lunacy of the Supreme Court’s decision that business are people and have a voice in government, he created his own Super Pack raising millions of dollars not to run for … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation and the Colbert Report
Midwinter Ceremonies
Our Midwinter ceremonies are over. Midwinter ceremonies are a great time of celebration of life and the gifts that our Creator gave us. It lasts a better part of a month and when finished, you are usually exhausted and rejuvenated at the same time. But being together every day in the Longhouse you get an appreciation of the closeness that we had in the olden times; the times … [Read more...] about Midwinter Ceremonies
Alumni Game
This past weekend was the LaFayette lacrosse alumni game. It was great to see old friends as we strapped on the pads Saturday. There were 3 of us from my senior class; Chris Volan, Lars Tiffany, and Jacob Lazore. Chris traveled from Maine to play, Jacob informed us that he's going to be inducted into the Nazareth Hall of Fame this fall, and Lars (the Head Coach at Brown … [Read more...] about Alumni Game
The Falls
The Falls is a landmark on the Nation. A place to meet. A place to play. A place that means home. Now with the drought that has affected us all, it is a reminder to me of the importance of water. With contaminates entering upstream, notices have been posted about the dangers of swimming there. It is a reminder that we all must do a little extra to keep our Ethinotha … [Read more...] about The Falls