Syracuse, NY – The New York State Department of Transportation announces the use of the Hiawatha Belt on the bridge reconstruction project over Interstate 81. The Sentinel Heights Road Bridge expands over Interstate 81 near the northern border of the Onondaga Nation. The bridge was torn down in the spring of 2022 and is part of the “CNY Rising” plan. CNY Rising is a … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee Symbolism on latest NYSDOT bridge Project
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STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SENTINEL HEIGHTS ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF ONONDAGA
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the completion of a $6.2 million project that replaced the Sentinel Heights Road bridge over Interstate 81 in the Town of Onondaga, Onondaga County. The project replaced the existing bridge, built in 1963, with a modern, two-span, multi-girder structure that will enhance safety and … [Read more...] about STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SENTINEL HEIGHTS ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF ONONDAGA
Onondaga Nation Health Center Job Openings
Onondaga Nation - The Onondaga Nation Health Center is seeking three part time positions to care for our patients. The Health Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (position #73831), a Dental Hygienist (position #72244), and a LPN (position #73834). Applicants can find further information and forms at the MedBest website: www.upstate.edu/hr/jobs. The Onondaga Nation Health … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Health Center Job Openings
You have to treat this clay like it is your mother… because it is: Traditional potter Peter Jones visits the Onondaga Nation School
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
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.