2007

TshaHonnoyendakwha News by Gewas Schindler Alexandria, VA– The Iroquois Nationals Under-19 team captured the Elite High School Division crown at the inaugural Madlax Capital Classic lacrosse tournament, on November 25th. The Capital Classic was the first event in the team’s tune-up to the 2008 World Under-19 Lacrosse Championships, which will be held in Coquitlam, BC, … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals Win Inaugural Capital Classic Lacrosse Tournament

December 16, 2007 By Nancy Powless Photos by Awenheeyoh Powless Oren Lyons was honored at the tribute reception held at Goldstein Faculty and Staff on Center on the Syracuse University Campus, Wednesday November 28th 2007. Many people gathered to witness the dedication and renaming of the International Living Center to Oren Lyons Hall. Oren is one of our Onondaga … [Read more...] about Syracuse University Honors Oren Lyons

The work of the Haudenosaunee repatriation committee has paid dividends.  Lawyers Shannon O’Laughlin, Thane Joyal, and Onondaga Faithkeeper Tony Gonyea along with representatives from the other nations, tirelessly work to return sacred objects to their people.  I the past most of their work was with museums but with the explosion of on-line auctions, their work has expanded … [Read more...] about Wampum Return

By Jim O'Hara Staff writer Onondaga County Judge William Walsh Friday set aside the sex abuse conviction of Onondaga Nation School teacher Albert Scerbo based on the conduct of jurors during deliberations. In an 11-page decision, Walsh ruled the deliberations were improperly swayed by the introduction of outside information from two jurors with professional … [Read more...] about Jurors’ remarks force a new trial for Scerbo

Tsha’Honnonyendakwa News By Shirley Hill Well they did it! They came, they preformed, (twice) and they were honored for their hard work and perseverance. Onondaga Nation’s own Corn-Bred won the NAMMY award for the Best Blues Jazz Recording. Awesome, just awesome!    Corn-Bred was one of many bands that actually performed on stage that special evening. Then, they … [Read more...] about Corn-Bred wins NAMMY

By Brad Powless November 8, 2007 Tracy Thomas has again been recognized for his artistic talents. Tracy whose artwork has been printed around the world through Amnesty International, countless art shows and the Haudenosaunee’s logo for the Native American Indigenous Games, was asked to illustrate Thomas Vennum’s new lacrosse book “Lacrosse Legends of the First … [Read more...] about Local Artist contributes to Lacrosse Book

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 By Jim O'Hare Staff writer Post Standard Jurors who found teacher Albert Scerbo guilty of molesting one of his students offered conflicting testimony in court today about how they reached that verdict. One juror, Shelly McGraw, said she was convinced to convict Scerbo based on information shared during deliberations by two other jurors … [Read more...] about Judge hears from jurors in sex abuse trial