Via Syracuse Post-Standard Photo essay by Mike Greenlar The game of snow snake started as a means of communication between Haudenosaunee villages over 500 years ago. Men would scribe onto the wooden snakes in charcoal to send messages onto the next village via a long snow track. I was fortunate to photograph a recent game in March at the Onondaga Nation. The games go on for … [Read more...] about Snow Snake: Winter’s Game for the Ages
In the News – 3/18/14
Onondaga Nation School: The Onondaga men's snow snake team shares their talents with ONS. … [Read more...] about In the News – 3/18/14
Craft Fair at Onondaga Arena
When: April 6-7, 10am to 5pm The "Spirit of the Haudenosaunee" Arts & Crafts Show will feature food, music and art of the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy. The arts and crafts show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Onondaga Nation Arena. Admission and parking are free. … [Read more...] about Craft Fair at Onondaga Arena
Father Hunger & Chemical Dependency Seminar
Who: Thomas W. Paul, NYS OASAS Education and Training Provider When: April 18, 2014 Where: TBD (either Onondaga Arena Elders Room or Orchard Vali CC) Please contact Ganigonhi:yoh at 314-492-0833 to inform of your attendance Content: The absence of fathers in the lives of their sons and daughters is often a predictive factor in the development of chemical dependency. … [Read more...] about Father Hunger & Chemical Dependency Seminar
Save Energy, Save Dollars
Learn ways to lower your energy bills: - Discover what the biggest energy users in your home are - Learn how to improve your home's comfort and health - Learn about financial incentives for your home energy upgrades - Take home your own individualized Action Plan and 3 Compact fluorescent light bulbsworth $15. (3 per household) - Schedule a free Home Energy Assessment with … [Read more...] about Save Energy, Save Dollars
In a Native American Sport, a Family’s Giant Leap
Via the NY Times By ZACH SCHONBRUN College Lacrosse Upended by Albany’s Native American Stars ALBANY — The Albany lacrosse coaches stared at a small projector screen, searching for the black streak of a three-foot-long ponytail swooping toward the goal. They were watching Lyle Thompson, an Onondaga Indian from upstate New York, who has become a Wayne Gretzky-like … [Read more...] about In a Native American Sport, a Family’s Giant Leap
Onondaga Nation begins construction of new firehouse – Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’
Onondaga Nation - The Onondaga Nation has begun construction of a new firehouse, Tsha' Thoñ'swatha'. Tsha' Thoñ'swatha' will have the ability to house the current fleet of fire trucks plus will have the capability of housing more trucks. Tsha' Thoñ'swatha' also includes a community hall which will have a fully functioning kitchen and gathering area for over 150 … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation begins construction of new firehouse – Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’