Onondaga Nation Communications By Denise Waterman Tracy Shenandoah recently received the International Lacrosse Federation’s distinguished “2008 International Spirit of Lacrosse” award this past July in British Columbia. Tracy Shenandoah has been a lacrosse player, builder, and cultural supporter in the Onondaga Nation community his entire life. He played in the … [Read more...] about Onondaga Awarded Spirit of Lacrosse
New Leader at Nation School
Diane Ellsworth wants to meet all families before classes begin Post Standard By Elizabeth Doran Today is Diane Ellsworth's first day as principal of the Onondaga Nation School, and she set a lofty goal for her first few weeks on the job. Ellsworth hopes to meet every family of the 88 students before the first day of classes. "I definitely want to do it, and I'm … [Read more...] about New Leader at Nation School
What is Important to Us
The Onondaga Nation School third grade class share what is important to them. … [Read more...] about What is Important to Us
Kheksdenh – My Wife
Its our 16th anniversary today. We were talking over a quiet dinner (babysitting is awesome) about that day 16 years ago. The Haudenosaunee have different marriage rites. We don’t have bride’s maids, best men, a walk down the isle, and a long white dress you can get at Bloomingdales. We were talking about how busy we were in preparing our wedding outfits… the cutting, … [Read more...] about Kheksdenh – My Wife
Onondaga Nation School announces new principal
Post-Standard Diane Ellsworth has been named principal of the Onondaga Nation School. Ellsworth, who starts her job Aug. 11, has been an elementary principal in the Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District near Hornell for the past three years. Before that, she was assistant principal at Gowanda Middle-High School for three years, and has 17 years teaching experience. … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School announces new principal
Iroquois Nationals Earn the Bronze Medal
The Iroquois Nationals team traveled out to Coquitlam, B.C. to compete in the 2008 Under-19 World Lacrosse Championships. The Nationals ended the round robin portion of the tournament with a 3-2 record. The Nationals defeated Team Japan (27-9), Team England (21-16) and Team Australia (17-14). The Iroquois Nationals lost to Team USA (20-15) and to Team Canada (15-12). The … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals Earn the Bronze Medal
Warming Earth
Onondaga Communications By Wendy Gonyea We’ve come to a point as citizens of Etino:ha tsa’ onwanja:de ~Mother Earth~ to put our collective heads together, take a hard look at our individual lifestyles, and figure out how to start turning things around for the survival of us all. We need to get serious or we will be the generation that fails to maintain our place in … [Read more...] about Warming Earth