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U.S. Comes Back to Defeat Iroquois, 17-9

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Inside Lacrosse: Team USA scored 12 second half goals to overcome a 7-5 halftime deficit and defeat the Iroquois Nationals in their opening game of the FIL World Championships. Led by attackman Rob Pannell’s three goals and four assists, as well as a 17-for-19 performance at the X by face-off midfielder Trevor Baptiste, the U.S. dominated the second half en route to their … [Read more...] about U.S. Comes Back to Defeat Iroquois, 17-9

A Story of Survival Revived by the Cicadas’ Loud (and Crunchy) Return

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New York Times Rick Rojas ONONDAGA NATION — The cicadas return with no regard for subtlety. Their trill vibrates through the thick woods that cover much of the Onondaga Nation, sounding to those who welcome them like a natural symphony and registering in other ears as something akin to a muffled car alarm. These days, they are inescapable: thwapping into windshields, … [Read more...] about A Story of Survival Revived by the Cicadas’ Loud (and Crunchy) Return

Community gathers to celebrate Onondaga Nation School graduation (photos)

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By Sarah Moses Buckshot Syracuse.com ONONDAGA NATION, N.Y. -- The Onondaga Nation School graduation honors eighth grade students who are headed to high school, but the evening is also a celebration for the community. Onondaga Nation community members gathered Thursday night at at Tsha' Thon'nhes fieldhouse for the graduation. "Look at all these people here to support … [Read more...] about Community gathers to celebrate Onondaga Nation School graduation (photos)

HOW TWO ELEMENTAL FORCES INSPIRED THIS SUMMER’S N7 COLLECTION

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Nike News- “When we introduce ourselves, it is the name given to us as a child. My name is Gaagwagyehe: The sun is leaning, the orb is going down, like the sunset.” This line from Jeremy Thompson, member of the Iroquois Confederacy of the Onondaga Nation and professional lacrosse player, illustrates this summer’s Nike N7 collection: footwear and apparel inspired by the … [Read more...] about HOW TWO ELEMENTAL FORCES INSPIRED THIS SUMMER’S N7 COLLECTION

THE CITIZENSHIP ACT OF 1924

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AN INTEGRAL PILLAR OF THE COLONIZATION and FORCED ASSIMILATION POLICIES OF THE UNITED STATES IN VIOLATION OF TREATIES by Joseph Heath, Esq. General Counsel of the Onondaga Nation INTRODUCTION:       The Onondaga Nation and the Haudenosaunee have never accepted the authority of the United States to make Six Nations citizens become citizens of the United States, as … [Read more...] about THE CITIZENSHIP ACT OF 1924

Honoring Onondaga’s Oren Lyons, Le Moyne grapples with Jesuit history

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National Catholic Reporter: By Renee K. Gadoua SYRACUSE, N.Y. — When Onondaga Nation faithkeeper Oren Lyons accepts an honorary degree Sunday, May 20, at Le Moyne College, the Jesuit institution will recognize his international advocacy for indigenous peoples, human rights and environmental stewardship. The award also honors the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in the college's … [Read more...] about Honoring Onondaga’s Oren Lyons, Le Moyne grapples with Jesuit history