The Onondaga Nation's new firehouse Tsha' Thoñswatha' is built to work with Mother Nature for many generations to come. Below are some posters about how Tsha' Thoñswatha' was constructed. Also read: TSHA’ THONSWATHA’: The journey to a new … [Read more...] about Tsha’ Thoñswatha’ is “green”
Onondaga Nation to host Stage of Nations
On July 24 & 25 the Onondaga Nation will host the Stage of Nations at Hanover Square in downtown Syracuse. The festival will feature traditional music and vendors during the day and local bands in the evening. The event is free and open to the public. Entertainment Schedule: July 24 5 p.m.: Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers 6:45 p.m.: Hoop Dancers 7:30 p.m.: … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation to host Stage of Nations
The new Onondaga Nation volunteer fire hall: Built to rely on the energy within
Syracuse.com: The new Onondaga Nation firehouse has geothermal heating and cooling, linked to wells that run 400 feet deep. Recycled paperbacks provide the fiber used as insulation, between the walls. The floorboards for a new community hall are made from gleaming maple. … [Read more...] about The new Onondaga Nation volunteer fire hall: Built to rely on the energy within
No temples, no steeples, sacred all the same: The Six Nations, and the meaning of Onondaga Lake
Syracuse: Clay and Kroy Arnold, twin brothers who play forOnondaga Community College's national championship men's lacrosse team, drove Thursday night to see a Fallout Boy concert at Darien Lake, near Buffalo, then hustled home and pulled themselves out of bed early Friday so they could hurry to Onondaga Lake. … [Read more...] about No temples, no steeples, sacred all the same: The Six Nations, and the meaning of Onondaga Lake
TSHA’ THON’SWATHA’: The journey to a new Firehouse
World War II just ended. The men have returned from overseas back to the Nation. From their experiences during the war, they expressed to our community the need for a fire department. “We started fundraising right away,” said Sam Babcock, the Nation’s first fire chief who is 85 years young. “We held 50/50 drawings, turkey shoots, and raffles. It was a real community … [Read more...] about TSHA’ THON’SWATHA’: The journey to a new Firehouse
Nation Landmark dissembled
Anyone who lives on the Onondaga Nation knows where the Fire Barn is. It’s been a meeting place for many generations of young and old people alike for generations. Built in the 1970’s, the building has served the Nation well. But with the construction of the new firehouse, Tsha’ thoñswatha across the street and the improvements to the rest of the AC field underway, the old … [Read more...] about Nation Landmark dissembled
2015 WILC SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Haudenosaunee – The game line up for the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships is announced for this September 18-27th by the Federation of International Lacrosse. Thirteen teams representing the countries of the Czech Republic, Israel, Serbia, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, Australia, Finland, USA, Canada, England & the Haudenosaunee Iroquois Nationals will … [Read more...] about 2015 WILC SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED