Onondaga Nation - Bradley Powless has announced his retirement from teaching at the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Powless began teaching at his childhood elementary school 30 years ago. “I had just finished earning my Masters degree from Penn State in Special Education when I applied to teach at ONS,” said Powless. “I was excited … [Read more...] about Bradley Powless Retires from the Onondaga Nation School
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Indian Health Service job opening
The Nashville Area Indian Health Service announces one job opening at the Indian Health Service office located at 122 E Seneca, Manlius, NY 13104. Job Description: Provides administrative support to the Nashville Area Office, work in coordination with the Onondaga Nation Health Center, Departments within the Office of Public Health, Chief Medical Officer or other … [Read more...] about Indian Health Service job opening
Inside Lacrosse: Alfie Jacques’ Legacy Honored With Ambassador Award
Inside Lacrosse: Alfie Jacques traveled the world, sharing the rich history of the Creator’s Game. The late Jacques, of the Turtle Clan, the Onondaga Nation, and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, was a world-class stickmaker and one of the greatest ambassadors the sport has ever seen. He loved lacrosse, loved the people who played it from all walks of life, speaking of the rich … [Read more...] about Inside Lacrosse: Alfie Jacques’ Legacy Honored With Ambassador Award
Hoyane Chief Vincent Johnson Passes
Hoyane Vincent E. Johnson, 84, of the Onondaga Nation Eel Clan, died July 13, 2024. Vincent "Vince" Johnson was one of the fourteen Hoyane of the Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs. He was always a staunch advocate for Onondaga and Haudenosaunee sovereignty for the future generations of Onondaga people. As a traditionalist of the longhouse ways, Vince promoted returning … [Read more...] about Hoyane Chief Vincent Johnson Passes
NYS Tuition Aid for Native Students
The New York State Education Office has created an updated forms for students to apply for funding from New York State. Details, deadlines and requirements are outlined on the site. Click Here to go to forms. … [Read more...] about NYS Tuition Aid for Native Students
Onondaga Nation School Artwork
The NYSED Office of Indigenous Education website has partnered with art and tech teachers Mary Mercurio and Jeff Capella of the Onondaga Nation School to highlight some of the creative work by the students. Click to here to view more … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School Artwork
Celebrating the Tully Valley Land Return: Aerial Video
by Hilary-Anne Coppola In the summer of 2022, the Onondaga Nation and the US Department of Interior publicly announced the unprecedented return of over 1,000 acres of unceded Onondaga lands and waters. Known as the Tully Valley, this return is a small portion of the 2 million acres taken illegally by New York State in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. Honeywell, the … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Tully Valley Land Return: Aerial Video