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Onondaga Nation’s Statement to NYSDEC on “Hydro-fracking”

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Joseph Heath General Counsel for the Onondaga Nation Attorney at Law 716 E. Washington St., Suite 104 Syracuse, New York 13210-1502 January 11 2012 Attn: dSGEIS Comments New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233-6510 RE: DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ON THE OIL, GAS, AND SOLUTION MINING … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation’s Statement to NYSDEC on “Hydro-fracking”

First Annual Trail Run a Success

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Tsha'Honnonyendakwha News By Shirley Hill The ‘Run’ occurred the morning of Friday, November 25th. While some people set out early to go shopping on “Black Friday”, others were fast asleep, but would soon awake in anticipation of the upcoming ‘Run’. First and foremost, a very special thank you to the people that assisted in the preparation of this inaugural event: Al … [Read more...] about First Annual Trail Run a Success

My “Fun Run”

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I was a little intimidated on this sunny Saturday morning, ‘warming up’ among serious runners from around our area. Sean Kirst was there, the Lyons sisters, and of course– Randy Hall.  I had been doing fast walks often and thought this was the one event I want to at least try, after all, my father was a marathon runner.   Once the race started, it didn’t take long for me to … [Read more...] about My “Fun Run”

Syracuse University Awards Onondaga Leader

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Oñgwaweñna' By Tsadeyohdi The George Arents Award is Syracuse University’s highest alumni honor.  This award is presentedannually to alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their chosen fields.  The first class of awardees were presented in 1939 and the award presentation has continued every year afterwards. Syracuse University was established in 1871 just 6 … [Read more...] about Syracuse University Awards Onondaga Leader

More than a Meal

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Twice a year parents come to eat with their children at the Onondaga Nation School, Harvest and Spring Dinners. It’s quite an event. It’s more than a meal it is... … an impressive show of our children’s involvement in Harvest  and Spring Dinner, their fingerprints all over it.  They help the elders, serve food, fundraise money for their class trips, take pictures, clean-up, … [Read more...] about More than a Meal