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The Onondaga Nation’s and the Haudenosaunee’s Historical Connection to Lake Ontario

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The Onondaga Nation has prepared a Red Paper (a Red Paper is position paper, to offset their “White Papers”) for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  In this document, The Onondaga Nation outlines the historical, cultural and spiritual connection to Lake Ontario. “This document was requested by NOAA”, said Joe Heath, general counsel for the Onondaga … [Read more...] about The Onondaga Nation’s and the Haudenosaunee’s Historical Connection to Lake Ontario

Twenty Onondaga Dege·yá’gih (bison) are transferred to Gakwi:yo – Seneca Farms

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Onondaga Nation- In 1978, the Onondaga Nation began their dege·yá’gih (bison) herd with 11 bison from a neighbor, Brad Tiffany.  Tiffany and the Onondaga leaders began a dialogue of the possibility of the return of the dege·yá’gih to the land of the Onondaga.  After much negotiation, a treaty was agreed upon and 10 bison headed to Onondaga.  Interesting enough, Brad Tiffany's … [Read more...] about Twenty Onondaga Dege·yá’gih (bison) are transferred to Gakwi:yo – Seneca Farms

The MOST will debut ‘The Creators Game’ exhibit on the history of lacrosse

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV )– The game of lacrosse goes back centuries, to the earliest people on these lands, the Haudenosaunee. The Museum of Science and Technology in Syracuse stands on the ancestral land of the people who first played the game, and for the next few months, the MOST will share lessons of the creator’s game. “Innovation Station: Lacrosse” looks at how age-old … [Read more...] about The MOST will debut ‘The Creators Game’ exhibit on the history of lacrosse

Onondaga Nation School To Remain Closed for In-Person Instruction

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On Thursday, January 14, 2021, LaFayette School District Superintendent Jeremy Bellfield, after consultation with the Onondaga Nation Council, announced that the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) will remain closed for in-person instruction throughout the remainder of this school year.    With the cases of Covid-19 cases on the rise in the Nation, community spread through … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School To Remain Closed for In-Person Instruction

100 COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ADMINISTERED AT TSHA’ THON’SWATHA

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Onondaga Nation - The last day of 2020 saw hope for the people on the Onondaga Nation as Tsha’ Thon’swatha’ (Onondaga Nation Firehouse) hosted vaccinations for 100 of our elders. The 100 COVID-19 vaccinations were provided by Syracuse Upstate Medical Center.   The Council has closed the school, the Arena, Firekeepers, and our Smoke Shop is only open for drive through in … [Read more...] about 100 COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ADMINISTERED AT TSHA’ THON’SWATHA