Onondaga Nation

Aboriginals considered lacrosse good medicine By ERIC BENDER , FREE PRESS SPORTS REPORTER One of North America's sport exports was celebrated here last night at the opening ceremonies of the world lacrosse championships. Canada's official summer sport, adopted from aboriginals, will be front and centre in London for the next nine days as 21 teams from as many … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals – They’re primed and ready

Syracuse Post-Standard By Donna Ditota Staff writer Hiawatha's belt rings the sleeves. An eagle head rests on the shirt's back. The shorts are embroidered with the words "Dey Hon Tshi Gwa' ehs," which translates "to bump with hips," the name given to the sport by The Creator. All of these Native American symbols reside on high-tech fabric that bears the familiar Nike … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals fitted with dignity

Syracuse Post-Standard Staff writer Mark Weiner A juvenile bald eagle attracted a crowd of onlookers this weekend at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool. The eagle, seen diving from a tree along the lakeshore, spent Thursday through Saturday hunting for fish between Hiawatha Point and Willow Bay. Eagles routinely visit the lake each year after nesting at Lake Neatahwanta … [Read more...] about Onondaga Lake hosts eagles

Syracuse New Times By Julie Pinsonneault A sovereign nation resides next door, yet most Central New Yorkers know little about the people who comprise the Onondaga Nation. Folks like Andy Mager, co-coordinator of the Syracuse Peace Council, and Joe Heath, general counsel for the Onondaga Nation, are working to remedy this knowledge gap. It's something they attribute to … [Read more...] about Face of the Nation

Syracuse Post-Standard Staff writer Elizabeth Doran Eight seniors accepted their diplomas wearing Native American regalia, for the first time in LaFayette's history. After the ceremonies, Marcia Lyons, who led the effort to wear the regalia at graduation, said she's glad the year is over and hopeful the new tradition will continue. "I felt really happy and excited" … [Read more...] about LaFayette High School Commencement

Syracuse Post-Standard Letter to the Editor: Isadore Warshaw's June 6 letter ("Column was wrong on grace in land-claim win") contains several factual errors and deeper misconceptions about early American and Haudenosaunee history needing correction. He really missed Mr. Kirst's call for grace and dignity in discussions about the Haudenosaunee and the Onondaga … [Read more...] about Remembering History – Let’s clarify facts on Haudenosaunee history

by Sue Wuetcher BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Oren R. Lyons, professor in the Department of American Studies in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor by the SUNY Board of Trustees. The rank of distinguished professor, the highest faculty rank in the SUNY system, is an order above full professorship and has three … [Read more...] about Oren Lyons Named SUNY Distinguished Service Professor