By Mike McAndrew Post Standard January 30, 2008 For the next three years, an Onondaga Nation woman will represent millions of Native Americans in the United Nations, trying to persuade diplomats to recognize the rights of indigenous people. Tonya Gonnella Frichner will spend most of her time in Manhattan as North America's regional representative to the United … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation woman gets UN post
Gia’weñoweñsgo·nah
Midwinter Ceremonies are here! We have been going to the Longhouse every day now for the past 18 days. Giving thanks to the Creator for the gifts that are given to us. These ceremonies that we've been going to have been a part of Haudenosaunee life forever. Getting ready is always the fun part in our family. When we go to Longhouse, we wear our Ongwehonwe or original … [Read more...] about Gia’weñoweñsgo·nah
Cultural Connection
By Dyana Smolen Contributing writer for Post Standard As a LaFayette Junior-Senior High School student, Kakwireiosta (pronounced Gog-we-lay-osta) Hall, stood out. "She was a leader," reflects Principal Paula Cowling. "She has a gentle yet forceful way." Now at 25, Hall is using those leadership skills and benefiting her alma mater at the same time. In January … [Read more...] about Cultural Connection
New Yea!
Welcome to the new year of 2008! At Onondaga we welcome the New Year by visiting year other with shouts of "New Yea! New Yea!" This year was no different as my family and I got our warm clothes on and we headed out with our bags to visit our neighbors. No one remembers when this tradition began at Onondaga, but everyone has great memories of when they were out New … [Read more...] about New Yea!
Solstice at ONS
The Onondaga Nation School celebrated the winter solstice on Friday, the last day of school before winter break. The kids were all very excited for all of the activities planned for them. The classroom teachers had several different activities to celebrate the shortest day and the longest night including decorating the glass atrium. The kids, mine included, love these … [Read more...] about Solstice at ONS
Iroquois Nationals Win Inaugural Capital Classic Lacrosse Tournament
TshaHonnoyendakwha News by Gewas Schindler Alexandria, VA– The Iroquois Nationals Under-19 team captured the Elite High School Division crown at the inaugural Madlax Capital Classic lacrosse tournament, on November 25th. The Capital Classic was the first event in the team’s tune-up to the 2008 World Under-19 Lacrosse Championships, which will be held in Coquitlam, BC, … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals Win Inaugural Capital Classic Lacrosse Tournament
Syracuse University Honors Oren Lyons
December 16, 2007 By Nancy Powless Photos by Awenheeyoh Powless Oren Lyons was honored at the tribute reception held at Goldstein Faculty and Staff on Center on the Syracuse University Campus, Wednesday November 28th 2007. Many people gathered to witness the dedication and renaming of the International Living Center to Oren Lyons Hall. Oren is one of our Onondaga … [Read more...] about Syracuse University Honors Oren Lyons