Chris Brandalino called for Lake Effect snow. So last night it started snowing… and it didn’t stop. And as my 78 year old father says, “When I was young we didn’t have Lake Effect snow, we just had snow.” This morning we watched as the morning news as more and more schools began to list which school district was delayed an hour and which schools were closed. As usual our … [Read more...] about Snow Day
Neda’heñ’wha’ Nangeñhoñhgeñh – Turkey Day
This past weekend was Turkey Day or Thanksgiving across the United States. This is a time set aside to give thanks for your “blessings”, eat some turkey, and watch some football. Onondaga as well as the other Haudenosaunee communities continue in a practice of “Giving Thanks” every time we gather for a ceremony or a meeting large or small. This ritual reminds us all to … [Read more...] about Neda’heñ’wha’ Nangeñhoñhgeñh – Turkey Day
Wampum Return
The work of the Haudenosaunee repatriation committee has paid dividends. Lawyers Shannon O’Laughlin, Thane Joyal, and Onondaga Faithkeeper Tony Gonyea along with representatives from the other nations, tirelessly work to return sacred objects to their people. I the past most of their work was with museums but with the explosion of on-line auctions, their work has expanded … [Read more...] about Wampum Return
Jurors’ remarks force a new trial for Scerbo
By Jim O'Hara Staff writer Onondaga County Judge William Walsh Friday set aside the sex abuse conviction of Onondaga Nation School teacher Albert Scerbo based on the conduct of jurors during deliberations. In an 11-page decision, Walsh ruled the deliberations were improperly swayed by the introduction of outside information from two jurors with professional … [Read more...] about Jurors’ remarks force a new trial for Scerbo
Snow – O’gä
Our family anxiously waits for O'gä to arrive. My son, Haeñhyanonhña', can't wait. We watch the local news guy on Channel 3, Chris Brandalino, for our "Storm Team" forecast about the impending storm that must be coming today... but hasn't. He is beginning to believe that Chris doesn't know what he is talking about as there hasn't been snow even though he keeps showing … [Read more...] about Snow – O’gä
Hadiyeñtwagwas
At Onondaga it is time to give thanks. It is time for us to gather at the Longhouse for Hadiyeñtwagwas, or Harvest Ceremonies. These ceremonies that have been a part of life at Onondaga since the Creator placed us on Earth and gave us our instructions. For so long, Onondaga parents have been taking their children to the Longhouse to give thanks for the gifts that the … [Read more...] about Hadiyeñtwagwas
Corn-Bred wins NAMMY
Tsha’Honnonyendakwa News By Shirley Hill Well they did it! They came, they preformed, (twice) and they were honored for their hard work and perseverance. Onondaga Nation’s own Corn-Bred won the NAMMY award for the Best Blues Jazz Recording. Awesome, just awesome! Corn-Bred was one of many bands that actually performed on stage that special evening. Then, they … [Read more...] about Corn-Bred wins NAMMY