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MONTHS AFTER WINGS INCIDENT, THOMPSON: ‘MY HAIR IS WHO I AM’

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USLAcrosse Magazine: I’m from the Onondaga Nation. I grew up on both reservations, the Onondaga reservation and Mohawk territory. My clan is the Hawk Clan, which is passed down from my mother. Lacrosse truly is a medicine because of what it brings to each person, but also the sense of community it brings within everybody. Any birthday party I went to, it was lacrosse. … [Read more...] about MONTHS AFTER WINGS INCIDENT, THOMPSON: ‘MY HAIR IS WHO I AM’

Lyle Thompson response to NLL announcer’s remarks

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On January 12, 2019, the Georgia Swarm and Philadelphia Wings played in a NLL contest where the Swarm defeated the hometown Wings 13-11.  But the larger news to this game was Lyle Thompsons' tweet following the game. "2019 and the NLL Wings arena announcer saying “let’s snip the pony tail” to the whole arena and fans saying they’re going to scalp me.... damn Daniel." The … [Read more...] about Lyle Thompson response to NLL announcer’s remarks

2018 Trail Run – November 23rd

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The annual Onondaga Nation Trail Run (ONTR) will be returning again on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The ONTR course starts next to the softball fields near Tsha’ Thoñ’nhnes.  The course takes you into the woods with a few challenging hills. This year’s course will allow supporters to view the runners more often. Circling the ball field area then ascending the trail along … [Read more...] about 2018 Trail Run – November 23rd

IROQUOIS NATIONALS 2018 RECAP: WLC NETANYA, ISRAEL

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Iroquois Nationals - August 3, 2018, Haudenosaunee Territory – The Iroquois Nationals arrive in Netanya, Israel to participate in the Federation of International Lacrosse World Championships. The road to the lacrosse world games had a few bumps and spins for the Haudenosaunee’s national sport team this year but they landed on their feet physically and spiritually. The … [Read more...] about IROQUOIS NATIONALS 2018 RECAP: WLC NETANYA, ISRAEL