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
ONS and National Lacrosse Magazine
Onondaga Nation School- It has been quite an eventful month for the Onondaga Nation as a few of our lacrosse players have been published in major magazines. … [Read more...] about ONS and National Lacrosse Magazine
Volleyball Trio from Onondaga Nation has a Successful Season
By Summer Frazier Oñgwaweñna’ photos by Matt Coulter Onondaga Nation- Congratulations are in order for three girls from the Onondaga Nation: Sophia Powless, Logan Booth and Rhiannon Abrams. All three girls are distinguished students and athletes; they are fine examples of how hard work and determination pays off. Sophia made a strong showing this year with 226 kills, 41 … [Read more...] about Volleyball Trio from Onondaga Nation has a Successful Season
4th Annual Trail Run
By Oñgwaweñna' Onondaga Nation- The day is Friday, November 28th, the morning after most everyone filled their bellies with turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, green bean casserole and apple pie. Runners woke to 32° and a fresh blanket of fallen snow. And even with the chilly winter conditions, Thirty-one (31) strong, welcomed the morning and braved the thought of tackling … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Trail Run
Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ Update
Architects Ed McGraw and Andrew Schuster of Ashley McGraw Architects came to the Longhouse to discuss the progress of Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ (the fire barn and community hall) construction last week. The architects commended the Nation for its commitment to provide the people of the Nation a building built with high environmental standards. “The Nation gave us a direction to … [Read more...] about Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ Update
From the Earth’ Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday only - December 13th, 10:00am to 5:00pm Onondaga Nation School - FREE Admission, FREE Parking, Donations accepted. Over 45 Craftspeople and Artists from all across the Haudenosanee including Onondaga stick maker Alf Jacques, artists Brandon Lazore, Aweñheeyoh Powless, and Eli Waterman. Artists from the Navajo Nation will be in attendance as well. Paintings And … [Read more...] about From the Earth’ Arts & Crafts Festival