The very nature of our traditional life stems from process and protocol, there is order for everything that we do, even in our quietest moments we still are giving thanks, for another day, or our families, or a beautiful night, the equally important things that we may momentarily overlook, as we move about in our busy lives. Order is not a burden, or a task, it is the natural … [Read more...] about OHYAIHGÓ∙NAH
1st Annual Onondaga Fishing Derby
Onondaga Nation Communications The temptation was too much for those who witnessed healthy rainbow trout being stocked into Onondaga Creek. A fishing contest ensued and a good time was head by all as we wet some lines and had some laughs. The uncertain May weather held back the rain as young and old decided to join in. SUNY-ESF Student Neil Patterson Jr. organized the … [Read more...] about 1st Annual Onondaga Fishing Derby
The Hunt
Onondaga Nation Communications by Kent Lyons The more things change the more they stay the same, an old adage that keeps the good old days alive and links the present to the past. Can you remember what you used to do as a kid, have you ever sat and really remembered what it was that made you feel alive, want to jar some memories loose, hang out with some kids for a while, I … [Read more...] about The Hunt
Going Green at Onondaga
Onondaga Nation Communications by Regina Jones If you drove or walked by Roger Cook’s on the morning of Saturday, May 3, you would have witnessed the monumental reconstruction of a windmill that will generate alternative energy to the home. Initially, the windmill will power an outside yard light and will be connected to existing solar panels that will store energy produced … [Read more...] about Going Green at Onondaga
The Great Ball Game
Hear about a lacrosse game between the animals and the birds. Illustrated by the 1999 ONS 4th Grade class. Narrated by the 2008 ONS 3rd Grade class. … [Read more...] about The Great Ball Game
The Stone Canoe: The Story of the Peace Maker
The Onondaga Nation School's 4th Grade retells the travels of the Peace Maker to the 5 warring Nations bringing a message of Peace, Love, Power, and Unity … [Read more...] about The Stone Canoe: The Story of the Peace Maker
A Season that Changed the Game
25 years ago, a brash bunch of misfits won the championship and created a dynasty SEAN KIRST POST-STANDARD COLUMNIST Travis Solomon and Tom Nims were good friends. They shared an understanding forged by stopping hard line drives with skin and bone: They were both skilled goalies on the 1983 Syracuse University lacrosse team. The problem with being a goalie is that … [Read more...] about A Season that Changed the Game