Syracuse.com: Snow snake: At the Onondaga Nation, children learn an ancient game. … [Read more...] about In the News – 3/24/14
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Snow Snake: Winter’s Game for the Ages
Via Syracuse Post-Standard Photo essay by Mike Greenlar The game of snow snake started as a means of communication between Haudenosaunee villages over 500 years ago. Men would scribe onto the wooden snakes in charcoal to send messages onto the next village via a long snow track. I was fortunate to photograph a recent game in March at the Onondaga Nation. The games go on for … [Read more...] about Snow Snake: Winter’s Game for the Ages
In the News – 3/18/14
Onondaga Nation School: The Onondaga men's snow snake team shares their talents with ONS. … [Read more...] about In the News – 3/18/14
In a Native American Sport, a Family’s Giant Leap
Via the NY Times By ZACH SCHONBRUN College Lacrosse Upended by Albany’s Native American Stars ALBANY — The Albany lacrosse coaches stared at a small projector screen, searching for the black streak of a three-foot-long ponytail swooping toward the goal. They were watching Lyle Thompson, an Onondaga Indian from upstate New York, who has become a Wayne Gretzky-like … [Read more...] about In a Native American Sport, a Family’s Giant Leap
Onondaga Nation begins construction of new firehouse – Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’
Onondaga Nation - The Onondaga Nation has begun construction of a new firehouse, Tsha' Thoñ'swatha'. Tsha' Thoñ'swatha' will have the ability to house the current fleet of fire trucks plus will have the capability of housing more trucks. Tsha' Thoñ'swatha' also includes a community hall which will have a fully functioning kitchen and gathering area for over 150 … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation begins construction of new firehouse – Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’
In the News – 11/15/13
Iroquois Nationals: Nationals to face Team Cananda Sunday! … [Read more...] about In the News – 11/15/13
In the News – 11/13/13
ColorLines: This (Stolen) Land is our Land. … [Read more...] about In the News – 11/13/13