Due to death in the community, the Nation Smoke shop will be closed from 3pm today (2/10/15) til 7am Thursday (2/12/15). … [Read more...] about Smoke shop closed to death in community
Oren Lyons to Receive 2015 Spirit Award
Onondaga Oren Lyons is to receive the 2015 De'wa'aladon (Tewaaraton) Spirit Award. Tewaaraton - Oren Lyons V2 from American ED TV on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about Oren Lyons to Receive 2015 Spirit Award
Onondaga Nation stops making cigarettes amid tax issue, but still sells native brands
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Two years after the Onondaga Nation started making and selling its own cigarettes to avoid state and federal taxes, it has shut down its manufacturing plant. … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation stops making cigarettes amid tax issue, but still sells native brands
Honeywell ceases dredging of pollutants in sacred Lake
OnondagaNation.org January 14, 2015 Onondaga Nation- The region of Onondaga Lake and the Onondaga Lake watershed has been the homeland of the Onondaga since the dawn of time. The Onondaga have been the trustee and steward of Onondaga Lake since time immemorial and will continue to do so forever, as that is what has been mandated from the Gayanashagowa, the Great Law of … [Read more...] about Honeywell ceases dredging of pollutants in sacred Lake
Architect visits ONS
Onondaga Nation School – Architect Andrew Schuster visited the ONS Fifth grade classroom last week to talk about Tsha’Thoñswatha’ (Fire barn) and how earth friendly resources are used in its construction. … [Read more...] about Architect visits ONS
National Lacrosse League featuring the Philadelphia Wings
This 1975 documentary on professional lacrosse begins on the Onondaga Nation. Onondaga singers Gordon Peters and Tom Lewis can be seen singing at the annual Green Corn Dance Arts and Crafts Festival. Current Iroquois Nationals spiritual leader, Tracy Shenandoah and Freeman Bucktooth are featured running through the fields with their lacrosse sticks. Freeman is a former … [Read more...] about National Lacrosse League featuring the Philadelphia Wings
At the Onondaga Nation, joy and disbelief over state decision against fracking
Syracuse.com: Sid Hill didn't have much hope. At the Onondaga Nation, they've grown accustomed to environmental decisions that fly against what they see as safe and logical: … [Read more...] about At the Onondaga Nation, joy and disbelief over state decision against fracking