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Gahwéñhda (Snow Snake) Time at the Onondaga Nation School

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This winter at Onondaga has been very cold and has produced some heavy snowstorms that have blanked Mother Earth. For some, this is a recipe to stay indoors.  But for the Onondaga Nation Gahwéñhda (Snow Snake) Team, this has been the best winter in recent memory. “We’ve played games just about every weekend,” said Chief Shannon Booth, who is also an … [Read more...] about Gahwéñhda (Snow Snake) Time at the Onondaga Nation School

A gift to the Onondagas 50 years ago still roams their land: ‘It’s part of our culture’

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Syracuse.com By Connor Pignatello | cpignatello@syracuse.com Onondaga Nation — Visitors to Virginia men’s lacrosse coach Lars Tiffany’s Charlottesville brick colonial house are confronted with a curious sign at the doorstep. The thick wood is painted in big, bold letters. “Buffalo for sale.” No, Tiffany is not breeding calves between lacrosse seasons. The sign is a … [Read more...] about A gift to the Onondagas 50 years ago still roams their land: ‘It’s part of our culture’

LaFayette Volleyball Falls in Regionals to Tioga

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Chittenango- The LaFayette girls volleyball team lost to Tioga in a 5 set thriller for a birth in the State finals. Tioga, the Sectional champion from Section 4, had an impressive resume heading into the game with an undefeated record (20-0) including two quality wins over last year’s Section 4 champion, Harpursville. “We knew this would be a great challenge for us,” said … [Read more...] about LaFayette Volleyball Falls in Regionals to Tioga

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)

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