Indian Country Today by Alex Hamer Onondaga Lake: Before European contact on Turtle Island the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy was born on the shores of Onondaga Lake in what is now central New York State. The Hiawatha belt was created to symbolize the unity between the five nations. The Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk comprised the original union, before … [Read more...] about Hiawatha Belt Returns to Onondaga Lake
#WaterIsLife Benefit Concert & Rally for Standing Rock
3pm Saturday, October 22, 2016 Tsha' Thoñ'nhes, Rt 11A, Onondaga Nation • Live music, speakers, food trucks, silent auction, and merchandise for sale. • All proceeds will go to the Standing Rock Sioux Nation & Camp • Free Admission with a donation of a cold weather garment/gear. Performances by: The Fabulous Ripcords Joe Driscoll Emmanuel … [Read more...] about #WaterIsLife Benefit Concert & Rally for Standing Rock
THE GOOD MIND with Oren Lyons
Saturday October 22, 12:00PM at the Palace Theater, 2384 James Street, Syracuse, NY Presented by: Syracuse University Department of Religion and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications THE GOOD MIND (2015) by GWENDOLEN CATES (70 minutes) http://www.filminsyracuse.com The sovereign Onondaga Nation in central New York State is the Central Fire of the Haudenosaunee … [Read more...] about THE GOOD MIND with Oren Lyons
Lacrosse tradition returns to shores of Onondaga Lake (Photos)
Syracuse.com The second Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Expo brought together great traditions of the game of the Syracuse area, including Onondaga stick maker Alf Jacques and the Syracuse University lacrosse team, including Coach Roy Simmons Jr. … [Read more...] about Lacrosse tradition returns to shores of Onondaga Lake (Photos)
Wooden lacrosse stickmaker gives thanks by a sacred lake
Buffalo News: People travel for miles to buy wooden lacrosse sticks they ordered from Alf Jacques. They drive Route 11A, through the Onondaga Nation, until they find his little shop beneath a hill, near the house where he grew up. Alf will hand them a stick, polished hickory shining like bone. He knows many buyers keep the sticks on display, and Alf always offers one simple … [Read more...] about Wooden lacrosse stickmaker gives thanks by a sacred lake
Onondaga Stands with Standing Rock
Video of Monday's gathering on Onondaga Lake … [Read more...] about Onondaga Stands with Standing Rock
Onondaga Nation takes stand against Dakota Access Pipeline
Syracuse.com: Onondaga Nation leaders and community members gathered this morning on the shores of Onondaga Lake to show support to the Standing Rock Sioux Nation who is fighting to stop the construction of an oil pipeline that they say threatens their water supply, as well as, the Missouri River. "We know what it is like to have our water polluted," said Onondaga Nation … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation takes stand against Dakota Access Pipeline