Onondaga Nation

People of the Hills

2015

TSHA’ THON’SWATHA’: The journey to a new Firehouse

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World War II just ended.  The men have returned from overseas back to the Nation.  From their experiences during the war, they expressed to our community the need for a fire department. “We started fundraising right away,” said Sam Babcock, the Nation’s first fire chief who is 85 years young.  “We held 50/50 drawings, turkey shoots, and raffles. It was a real community … [Read more...] about TSHA’ THON’SWATHA’: The journey to a new Firehouse

Nation Landmark dissembled

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Anyone who lives on the Onondaga Nation knows where the Fire Barn is.  It’s been a meeting place for many generations of young and old people alike for generations. Built in the 1970’s, the building has served the Nation well.  But with the construction of the new firehouse, Tsha’ thoñswatha across the street and the improvements to the rest of the AC field underway, the old … [Read more...] about Nation Landmark dissembled

2015 WILC SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

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Haudenosaunee – The game line up for the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships is announced for this September 18-27th by the Federation of International Lacrosse. Thirteen teams representing the countries of the Czech Republic, Israel, Serbia, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, Australia, Finland, USA, Canada, England & the Haudenosaunee Iroquois Nationals will … [Read more...] about 2015 WILC SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Lyle Thompson Repeats as Dewaaladon (Tewaaraton) Winner

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Onondaga Nation's Lyle Thompson, hawk clan, repeats as winner of the Best Collegiate Lacrosse Player. In 2014, Lyle was a part of history as he and his brother Mile were the first to share the prestigious award.   In 2015, Lyle makes history again as being the back-to-back award winner.   Congratulations to the entire Thompson family. News links: Inside … [Read more...] about Lyle Thompson Repeats as Dewaaladon (Tewaaraton) Winner

LaFayette players bust out the wooden lacrosse sticks, even for Lancers games (video)

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Syracuse.com: Defensive midfielder Emerson Shenandoah of the LaFayette High School lacrosse team wields the elegant, hand-carved piece of hickory like a scepter during a Friday afternoon practice. He effortlessly extends the "woody"  into passing lanes, intercepting balls or knocking them down. In drills, he scoops up ground balls and flicks accurate passes to teammates on the … [Read more...] about LaFayette players bust out the wooden lacrosse sticks, even for Lancers games (video)

Opening Day

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Onondaga Nation- The weather for the first time was over 80°, burgers and hot dogs were cooking and the macaroni salad and salt potatoes were ready to be put on the plates.  The ball field was hoppin’ on Monday, May 4th, as the Onondaga Nation’s pee wee softball team took the field.  This annual occurrence had some significance as this was the first time an official game was … [Read more...] about Opening Day