National Catholic Reporter: By Renee K. Gadoua SYRACUSE, N.Y. — When Onondaga Nation faithkeeper Oren Lyons accepts an honorary degree Sunday, May 20, at Le Moyne College, the Jesuit institution will recognize his international advocacy for indigenous peoples, human rights and environmental stewardship. The award also honors the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in the college's … [Read more...] about Honoring Onondaga’s Oren Lyons, Le Moyne grapples with Jesuit history
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Young dancers shine at Children’s Powwow on Onondaga Nation
ONONDAGA NATION --By Sarah Moses Buckshot Native American youth danced and competed Saturday afternoon at the Children's Powwow on the Onondaga Nation. It was the first year of the event, which honored Haudenosaunee culture through social dance competitions. Read More … [Read more...] about Young dancers shine at Children’s Powwow on Onondaga Nation
Tsha Thoñ’nhes Announce Children’s Pow Wow
On May 5th, Tsha Thoñ'nhes will hold its first ever Children's Pow Wow. All are welcome to enjoy the dancing, vendors and great food. … [Read more...] about Tsha Thoñ’nhes Announce Children’s Pow Wow
Inside the Native American sport of snow snake (video, photos)
Syracuse.com- Onondaga Nation - The Onondaga Nation Snow Snake Team hosted a snow snake game this past weekend bringing together Native teams from around the state and northeast Canada. One of the leaders for the sport is Snooky Brooks of the Pinewoods Snow Snake Team from Cattaraugus Reservation, south of Buffalo. He says he's been playing snow snake for nearly three … [Read more...] about Inside the Native American sport of snow snake (video, photos)
Nation Hondó•wäts (hunters) teach their skills to ONS students
ONS Facebook -Afterschool on Friday, November 17, 2017, students in grades 5 - 8 were able to learn from three hunters, Mike Abrams, Marshall Abrams and Parker Booth. They are able to share with the students what they do to prepare sgeñneñdóñ’ (deer) after a successful hunt. Mike Abrams gathered the students around the sgeñneñdóñ’. He described how important taking of a deer … [Read more...] about Nation Hondó•wäts (hunters) teach their skills to ONS students
Onondaga Nation Education Advisory Committee Addresses LaFayette School Board
LaFayette, NY — Gaweñnahawi’s, the recently formalized Onondaga Nation Education Advisory Committee, addressed the LaFayette School Board for the first time on July 20, 2017, bringing hopes, concerns, and guidelines for effective consultation. The Committee was convened in June to address the many problems faced by the Onondaga Nation School, which is currently run by the … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Education Advisory Committee Addresses LaFayette School Board
Ronni-Leigh Goeman Visits Youth Group
Created by: Ononda'geh Ongwawenna Award-winning Basketmaker Teaches Ancestral Art of Black Ash Basketry to Onondaga Nation Youth. … [Read more...] about Ronni-Leigh Goeman Visits Youth Group