Onondaga Nation- The Onondaga Nation School (ONS) welcomed back Chef Arlie Doxtator to the school for three days of traditional cooking with the students with his “Three Chefs - Three Fires” program. “Last year we worked really hard to have Arlie come to our school last year,” said ONS Principal Simone Gonyea. “It was such a success, everyone wanted him to return this … [Read more...] about Oneida Chef Arlie Doxtator Visits the Onondaga Nation School
Haudenosaunee Symbolism on latest NYSDOT bridge Project
Syracuse, NY – The New York State Department of Transportation announces the use of the Hiawatha Belt on the bridge reconstruction project over Interstate 81. The Sentinel Heights Road Bridge expands over Interstate 81 near the northern border of the Onondaga Nation. The bridge was torn down in the spring of 2022 and is part of the “CNY Rising” plan. CNY Rising is a … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee Symbolism on latest NYSDOT bridge Project
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SENTINEL HEIGHTS ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF ONONDAGA
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the completion of a $6.2 million project that replaced the Sentinel Heights Road bridge over Interstate 81 in the Town of Onondaga, Onondaga County. The project replaced the existing bridge, built in 1963, with a modern, two-span, multi-girder structure that will enhance safety and … [Read more...] about STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SENTINEL HEIGHTS ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF ONONDAGA
Onondaga Nation Health Center Job Openings
Onondaga Nation - The Onondaga Nation Health Center is seeking three part time positions to care for our patients. The Health Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (position #73831), a Dental Hygienist (position #72244), and a LPN (position #73834). Applicants can find further information and forms at the MedBest website: www.upstate.edu/hr/jobs. The Onondaga Nation Health … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Health Center Job Openings
You have to treat this clay like it is your mother… because it is: Traditional potter Peter Jones visits the Onondaga Nation School
Onondaga Nation - On October 11th and 12th, 2022, the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) was visited by renowned potter Peter Jones, Onondaga Beaver Clan. Peter Jones was able to provide a history of Onondaga and Haudenosaunee pottery while the students created their own traditional pots. Peter Jones explained to the class how important pottery is to us. “If you look at where … [Read more...] about You have to treat this clay like it is your mother… because it is: Traditional potter Peter Jones visits the Onondaga Nation School
New York State Education Department Commissioner Rosa visits the Onondaga Nation School
On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) welcomed a visit by the New York State Commissioner of education, Dr. Betty Rosa. Dr. Rosa has been the Commissioner of Education since 2021 and is working closely with all of the indigenous schools under her oversight. “It was a pleasure to host Commissioner Rosa,” said ONS Simone Gonyea. “The … [Read more...] about New York State Education Department Commissioner Rosa visits the Onondaga Nation School
Indigenous People’s Day: Celebrate and Refocus on Onondaga Land
Join Women of Italian and Syracuse Heritage in Central New York (WISH CNY), Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON)- a project of the Syracuse Peace Council, Resilient Indigenous Action Collective (RIAC), and many more to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on unceded Onondaga Nation land. Our wonderful local sponsors include CNY Community Foundation, Black Artist Collective, SU … [Read more...] about Indigenous People’s Day: Celebrate and Refocus on Onondaga Land