Syracuse, N.Y. -- The end of dredging on Onondaga Lake is nothing to celebrate because it leaves the lake still heavily polluted, the Onondaga Nation said today. … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation: End of Onondaga Lake dredging nothing to celebrate
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Onondaga Community College- Native American Month
Here are some of the events that are planned at OCC for Native American Heritage Month. If you would like to attend any of these events (which are free and open to the public) you can find a map and directions by clicking here. Tuesday November 4 Film Showing: "Reel Injun" - This documentary is about the depictions of Native Americans in films. Room: M245, … [Read more...] about Onondaga Community College- Native American Month
Major Renovations in Store for Firekeepers
Onondaga Nation- Firekeepers is under major renovations. The former diner located just off exit 16 on the Onondaga Nation has been a home for many diners since 1983. With the retirement of longtime owner Andy Cook, the Onondaga Nation has taken over daily operations. The Onondaga Nation has secured the services of Sisters April and Betsy Tarbell-Neu and Wanda Tarbell to … [Read more...] about Major Renovations in Store for Firekeepers
Plantagon
Oren Lyons explains the rationale for the innovative thought behind urban greenhouses in "The Reason" … [Read more...] about Plantagon
Iroquois Nationals: Part 1
U-verse Entertainment: We'll follow the Iroquois National Lacrosse team as they prepare for the World Lacrosse Championships. We’ll see how a team with a tiny fraction of the resources of other countries stays among the elite through hard work and dedication to the game they love. … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals: Part 1
More honors for Onondaga Nation stickmaker: Alf Jacques
Syracuse.com: Every day, for Alf Jacques, now brings with it some pain: He especially feels it in his hands, in his elbow, in his back. He still goes each morning to the little shop near his mother's house at the Onondaga Nation, where he uses an axe and a mallet to break apart hickory trees, a raw beginning that leads to polished lacrosse sticks that gleam like bone. … [Read more...] about More honors for Onondaga Nation stickmaker: Alf Jacques
He’s Adding On
He's Adding Onby Wendy Gonyea Oñgwaweñna' Onondaga Nation- Wah’hasoñhdah, 'He's adding on' is Tony Gonyea's oñgwehoñwe name. This meaning has taken on a great historical significance in an apparent true expression of his name. He's adding on to his repertoire of ways. He is always there, supporting our traditional way of life as a Longhouse Faithkeeper. In recent years, … [Read more...] about He’s Adding On