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Volleyball Trio from Onondaga Nation has a Successful Season

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By Summer Frazier Oñgwaweñna’ photos by Matt Coulter Onondaga Nation- Congratulations are in order for three girls from the Onondaga Nation: Sophia Powless, Logan Booth and Rhiannon Abrams. All three girls are distinguished students and athletes; they are fine examples of how hard work and determination pays off. Sophia made a strong showing this year with 226 kills, 41 … [Read more...] about Volleyball Trio from Onondaga Nation has a Successful Season

4th Annual Trail Run

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By  Oñgwaweñna' Onondaga Nation- The day is Friday, November 28th, the morning after most everyone filled their bellies with turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, green bean casserole and apple pie. Runners woke to 32° and a fresh blanket of fallen snow. And even with the chilly winter conditions, Thirty-one (31) strong, welcomed the morning and braved the thought of tackling … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Trail Run

Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ Update

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Architects Ed McGraw and Andrew Schuster of Ashley McGraw Architects came to the Longhouse to discuss the progress of Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ (the fire barn and community hall) construction last week. The architects commended the Nation for its commitment to provide the people of the Nation a building built with high environmental standards. “The Nation gave us a direction to … [Read more...] about Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ Update

From the Earth’ Arts & Crafts Festival

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Saturday only - December 13th, 10:00am to 5:00pm Onondaga Nation School - FREE Admission, FREE Parking, Donations accepted. Over 45 Craftspeople and Artists from all across the Haudenosanee including Onondaga stick maker Alf Jacques, artists Brandon Lazore, Aweñheeyoh Powless, and Eli Waterman. Artists from the Navajo Nation will be in attendance as well. Paintings And … [Read more...] about From the Earth’ Arts & Crafts Festival

Lyle Thompson’s Impact as Big Off Field as On It

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McLaughlin: We, as a Lacrosse Magazine staff, discussed other candidates for our annual Person of the Year selection, but in the end, the decision to nominate Lyle Thompson for the 2014 honor was fairly obvious. You already know what he did at Albany and with the Iroquois Nationals during the calendar year, and can read more about his accomplishments, on and off the field, and … [Read more...] about Lyle Thompson’s Impact as Big Off Field as On It