Firekeepers Restaurant will be accepting reservations for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov 22, 2018. For $18.95 you can enjoy roast turkey, mashed potatoes, baked ham, seasoned vegetables, stuffed shells, butternut squash, cranberry sauce, chef salad and dessert. Dinner times are from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm Please call Firekeepers at 315-469-8159 to reserve your spot … [Read more...] about Firekeepers open for Thanksgiving Dinner
Onondaga Nation Volunteer Fire Department celebrates Anniversary
The 20th Anniversary Dinner for the Onondaga Nation Volunteer Fire Department (ONVFD) was held recently on September 22nd, 2018 at Tsha’ Thoñswatha’s dining hall. The Onondaga Nation has had a long history with having an all native fire department that has been operating independently. The fire department began in the 1950s and ran continuously until 1983. “There was … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Volunteer Fire Department celebrates Anniversary
New York State Education Department partners with Onondaga Nation School
Onondaga Nation- In the summer of 2014, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) reached out to the Onondaga Nation School for assistance. The State Education Department was creating modules to help support teachers in teaching the new Common Core Standards. One of the modules that NYSED created was for fourth graders which focused on the Haudenosaunee. “The NYSED … [Read more...] about New York State Education Department partners with Onondaga Nation School
America’s dirtiest lake was cleaned up- But the fish are still poisonous
Vice News- by Sarah Sax Swimming in Onondaga Lake is something most residents of the nearby city of Syracuse would like to avoid. For over 100 years, the lake was used as a dumping ground for the county and industry groups like Allied Chemical, whose factories line the shore. It became known as the most polluted lake in America, and its reputation hasn't faltered. But … [Read more...] about America’s dirtiest lake was cleaned up- But the fish are still poisonous
IROQUOIS NATIONALS 2018 RECAP: WLC NETANYA, ISRAEL
Iroquois Nationals - August 3, 2018, Haudenosaunee Territory – The Iroquois Nationals arrive in Netanya, Israel to participate in the Federation of International Lacrosse World Championships. The road to the lacrosse world games had a few bumps and spins for the Haudenosaunee’s national sport team this year but they landed on their feet physically and spiritually. The … [Read more...] about IROQUOIS NATIONALS 2018 RECAP: WLC NETANYA, ISRAEL
Tuscarora takes Two
Redhawks- The 2018 Can-Am finals is coming down to the final weekend to decide its champion. The Redhawks took the first two games and were looking to take a control of the seven game series. But the first place Tuscarora Tomahawks were up to the challenge and took both games this weekend. The Redhawks traveled to Tuscarora where the home town team turned the momentum … [Read more...] about Tuscarora takes Two
Latest phase of Onondaga Lake cleanup could cost Honeywell $12.7 million
Syracuse, N.Y. Glenn Coin -- A toxic waste site on the western shore of Onondaga Lake will be covered over with dirt and asphalt, according to a new cleanup plan released by the Department of Environmental Conservation. Honeywell is responsible for the cleanup of the 90-acre site, which borders Harbor Brook and straddles I-690 at the southwest corner of the lake. The DEC … [Read more...] about Latest phase of Onondaga Lake cleanup could cost Honeywell $12.7 million