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Lafayette schools may not renew contract with Onondaga Nation School

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By Tina Yazdani The Lafayette Central School District is considering not renewing its contract with the Onondaga Nation School. The move comes after months of conflicts, sparked by an argument about who should be the school's next principal. Tina Yazdani reports that the district says it wants to allow the school to explore other options that could give it more say in what … [Read more...] about Lafayette schools may not renew contract with Onondaga Nation School

NAIG Spotlight: Skariwate Papineau

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Oñgwaweñna’ by Wendiyoh Estrada-Goeman The Onondaga Nation will be sending athletes, coaches, and representatives to the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Canada. NAIG is an all-indigenous competition celebrating native communities and their athletes from all across Turtle Island (North America).  Team Haudenosaunee (New York) is comprised of athletes … [Read more...] about NAIG Spotlight: Skariwate Papineau

SU Top Sports Figures: Oren Lyons

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Syracuse.com: Syracuse, N.Y. -- After much study and contemplation, we at Advance Media New York have compiled a list of the "Top 25 Most Noteworthy People in the History of SU Athletics" -- a daunting task when you consider that the Orange has competed in one sport or another since at least Nov. 23, 1889, when Syracuse lost its first-ever football game to the University of … [Read more...] about SU Top Sports Figures: Oren Lyons

1993 UN Cry of the Earth Conference

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On November 22, 1993, Indigenous leaders gathered for the United Nations Cry of the Earth Conference in New York City. The Haudenosaunee was represented by Tadodaho Leo Shenandoah (1915-1996), Clan Mother Audrey Shenandoah (1926-2012), Chief Jake Swamp (1940-2010) , and Faithkeeper Oren Lyons (1930-).   "It is prophesied in our Instructions that the end of the world … [Read more...] about 1993 UN Cry of the Earth Conference