Syracuse - The Nationals came ready to play on Sunday in their game 2 of the 2015 WILC against returning champion, Team Canada. Things started out strong for the Nationals as their first shot on goal was a breakaway by Hiana Thompson which found the back of the net for a 1-0 lead. After a Team Canada goal, Hiana's brother Miles had the highlight goal of the night with a … [Read more...] about Nationals fall to Canada 11-9
World Indoor Lacrosse Championship opening ceremony honors Haudenosaunee culture
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A sold-out crowd gave the Iroquois Nationals team a loud standing ovation tonight as the team entered the War Memorial in Syracuse. … [Read more...] about World Indoor Lacrosse Championship opening ceremony honors Haudenosaunee culture
Onondaga Nation opens WILC
Syracuse- The 2015 Opening Ceremonies at the Syracuse War Memorial was truly memorable. This was the first time an Indigenous Nation hosted an International event. The Onondaga Nation, the Central Firekeepers of the Haudenosaunee welcomed all from around the world with a taste of our culture. There was a large illuminated display in the center of the arena that told two … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation opens WILC
Onondaga becomes first indigenous nation to host championship
By David Sommerstein NCPR.org: Organizer Erick Weiss said he hopes hosting the event in Onondaga teaches not only the roots of lacrosse, but also the roots of democracy with the Iroquois Confederacy, and the contributions of Iroquois culture. He said, “It’s such an important part of American national heritage that doesn’t get taught, that isn’t known. And it’s such a beautiful … [Read more...] about Onondaga becomes first indigenous nation to host championship
USA Coach Tony Resch
Onondaga Nation- Team USA coach Tony Resch on the upcoming games … [Read more...] about USA Coach Tony Resch
Al Gore, Jim Brown, Stephanie Miner among attendees at dinner to welcome lacrosse teams to CNY
by Sarah Moses Syracuse.com ONONDAGA NATION -- Former Vice President Al Gore and football legend Jim Brown were among hundreds of guests tonight at a private dinner held on the Onondaga Nation for the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship. The dinner, which was hosted by the Onondaga Nation, featured the 13 teams competing in the world games, their coaches and more than … [Read more...] about Al Gore, Jim Brown, Stephanie Miner among attendees at dinner to welcome lacrosse teams to CNY
International Teams Line Up for Onondaga Passport Stamps at World Indoor Lacrosse Championships
IndianCountry.com: As the Grand Opening of the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships this Friday draws closer and 13 international lacrosse teams from around the world gear up for their shot at lacrosse gold, international team members also have their eye on another prize—Onondaga passport stamps. Read more … [Read more...] about International Teams Line Up for Onondaga Passport Stamps at World Indoor Lacrosse Championships