Syracuse.com: A day after dozens of local leaders took a ceremonial swim in Onondaga Lake, an official with the Environmental Protection Agency isn't sold. Judith Enck, regional administrator for the EPA's Region 2, said the lake still isn't safe for swimming, despite recent progress. She said there are serious pollution problems and public officials might be sending the … [Read more...] about EPA official: Onondaga Lake still isn’t safe for swimming
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Onondaga Nation Youth Protest Onondaga Lake Swim
Onondaga Lake —Onondaga Lake isn’t clean yet, and the Onondaga Nation knows it. That’s why over 20 Onondaga Nation youth stood up for their future and protested at the “Clean Lake Party in the Park” at which 40 local Syracuse politicians and celebrities jumped in the lake. “I don’t want to see anyone get sick or hurt from this lake,” stated Pierce Smith, of the Onondaga … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Youth Protest Onondaga Lake Swim
KahnawakeTV: FIL World Lacrosse Championships coming to Onondaga
Kahnawake: A special press conference was held promote the Federation of International Lacrosse World Indoor Lacrosse Championship happening in Onondaga and Syracuse N.Y. this coming fall. KTV spoke to former Iroquois Nationals player Rex Lyons from the host committee on what's in store for this big event. … [Read more...] about KahnawakeTV: FIL World Lacrosse Championships coming to Onondaga
Lacrosse weekend at Tsha’ Honnonyendakwha
This weekend will have tons of lacrosse at Tsha' Honnonyendakwha, Onondaga Nation, Route 11. On Friday night the 24th, the men's lacrosse team till host the Allegany Arrows at 8:30. Admission is $5 for adults and reduced prices for seniors and children. This will be game 1 of the playoff series with the Arrows. The Redhawks will travel to Allegany for game … [Read more...] about Lacrosse weekend at Tsha’ Honnonyendakwha
Tsha’ Thoñswatha’ is “green”
The Onondaga Nation's new firehouse Tsha' Thoñswatha' is built to work with Mother Nature for many generations to come. Below are some posters about how Tsha' Thoñswatha' was constructed. Also read: TSHA’ THONSWATHA’: The journey to a new … [Read more...] about Tsha’ Thoñswatha’ is “green”
The new Onondaga Nation volunteer fire hall: Built to rely on the energy within
Syracuse.com: The new Onondaga Nation firehouse has geothermal heating and cooling, linked to wells that run 400 feet deep. Recycled paperbacks provide the fiber used as insulation, between the walls. The floorboards for a new community hall are made from gleaming maple. … [Read more...] about The new Onondaga Nation volunteer fire hall: Built to rely on the energy within
No temples, no steeples, sacred all the same: The Six Nations, and the meaning of Onondaga Lake
Syracuse: Clay and Kroy Arnold, twin brothers who play forOnondaga Community College's national championship men's lacrosse team, drove Thursday night to see a Fallout Boy concert at Darien Lake, near Buffalo, then hustled home and pulled themselves out of bed early Friday so they could hurry to Onondaga Lake. … [Read more...] about No temples, no steeples, sacred all the same: The Six Nations, and the meaning of Onondaga Lake