[As the 2020 US Census begins this spring, here is an article from 2001 regarding the Onondaga Nation's position about the US Census] Onondaga’s Say: That’s not us in your census Syracuse Post Standard By Mike McAndrew March 21, 2001 There’s much merriment on the Onondaga Nation when the U.S. Census Bureau figures are announced every decade. Ten years ago (1991), … [Read more...] about Onondaga’s Say: That’s not us in your census [reprint from 2001]
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Onondaga Nation boycotted school before in 1970s: Native principal hired, language added
ONONDAGA -- The Onondaga Nation's removal of its children from the nation school is not the first time the nation has boycotted the LaFayette school district. In the early 1970s, Onondaga Chief Lloyd Elm led a similar boycott for similar reasons, according to newspaper archives. Nation members and parents removed children from the Onondaga Nation School Friday in protest … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation boycotted school before in 1970s: Native principal hired, language added
Onondaga Nation stops making cigarettes amid tax issue, but still sells native brands
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Two years after the Onondaga Nation started making and selling its own cigarettes to avoid state and federal taxes, it has shut down its manufacturing plant. … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation stops making cigarettes amid tax issue, but still sells native brands
Smoke Shop is closed
Due to a death in the community, the Smoke Shop will be closed until further notice. … [Read more...] about Smoke Shop is closed
Coach Shenandoah Readies for Newtown
I loved loved playing in this game and I loved watching my father and uncles play in this great rivalry,” said Coach Ed Shenandoah. “Games like this bring out the best in all of us. You want to play so hard." … [Read more...] about Coach Shenandoah Readies for Newtown
In the News. 6/28/14
Onondaga Nation: Don't let Honeywell leave toxic chemicals in ground near Onondaga Lake … [Read more...] about In the News. 6/28/14
In the News – 9/15/12
Onondaga Nation School: The 2012 'First day of School' celebration. … [Read more...] about In the News – 9/15/12