Onondaga Nation

People of the Hills

2014

The 1794 Canandaigua Treaty

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November 11th is the Anniversary of the 1794 Canandaigua (Pickering) Treaty. This treaty was ratified by congress and established Nation to Nation relationship between the two countries.  This treaty of peace has been recognized as a great example of early American diplomacy in creating peace with Native Nations. Please read the history leading up to the Canandaigua … [Read more...] about The 1794 Canandaigua Treaty

New York State Education Department partners with Onondaga Nation School

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Onondaga Nation- In the summer of 2014, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) reached out to the Onondaga Nation School for assistance.  The State Education Department was creating modules to help support teachers in teaching the new Common Core Standards.  One of the modules that NYSED created was for fourth graders which focused on the Haudenosaunee. “The NYSED … [Read more...] about New York State Education Department partners with Onondaga Nation School

Silver medal finish, golden destination: Proud coach on lacrosse homecoming for Six Nations

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Syracuse.com: Even after a hard defeat, Rich Kilgour did Sunday what he'd been doing with eloquence, all week. His Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team had just lost to Team Canada, 12-8, in the finals of the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships at the Carrier Dome. The defeat was especially painfully for the Nationals, because the tournament was hosted for the first time by a … [Read more...] about Silver medal finish, golden destination: Proud coach on lacrosse homecoming for Six Nations

National Lacrosse League featuring the Philadelphia Wings

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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

Volleyball Trio from Onondaga Nation has a Successful Season

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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

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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