Onondaga Nation elders can remember when Onondaga Creek was crystal clear through their territory and fish could be caught by lantern light. But within their lifetimes the water turned the color of chocolate milk, and stayed that way. This video explores the cause and the impact on the Onondaga Nation’s culture. Read the report about the Tully Mud Boils here. … [Read more...] about The Tully Mud Boils
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Al Gore, Jim Brown, Stephanie Miner among attendees at dinner to welcome lacrosse teams to CNY
by Sarah Moses Syracuse.com ONONDAGA NATION -- Former Vice President Al Gore and football legend Jim Brown were among hundreds of guests tonight at a private dinner held on the Onondaga Nation for the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship. The dinner, which was hosted by the Onondaga Nation, featured the 13 teams competing in the world games, their coaches and more than … [Read more...] about Al Gore, Jim Brown, Stephanie Miner among attendees at dinner to welcome lacrosse teams to CNY
Onondaga Nation Takes Pride in Hosting the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships
WAER88: Anticipation and excitement are building as the Onondaga Nation gets ready to host the first game of the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship on Friday. … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Takes Pride in Hosting the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships
Thompson Brothers hold camp for Nation youth
Onondaga Nation- How do four of the top players on the Nationals Lacrosse team prepare for the upcoming World Games on their Nation? Extra practice, sprints, re-string a stick or two? Yes, there is that. Plus for the Thompson brothers: Jeremy, Hiana, Miles and Lyle, they decided to put on a lacrosse camp for the Onondaga Nation youth. The Thompson Brothers travel all over … [Read more...] about Thompson Brothers hold camp for Nation youth
Oren Lyons throws out first pitch
WILC: Oren Lyons throws out first pitch at Syracuse Skychiefs game...with his wooden lacrosse stick. … [Read more...] about Oren Lyons throws out first pitch
Lacrosse: Onondaga Nation
Trans World Sport chronicles lacrosse at the Onondaga Nation and the upcoming World Indoor Championships in September 2015. Oren Lyons, stick maker Alfie Jacques, and professional lacrosse player Brett Bucktooth inform the viewers about the importance of the game to the people of the Haudenosaunee. … [Read more...] about Lacrosse: Onondaga Nation
PASSPORT IMPASSE BLOCKS HAUDENOSAUNEE LACROSSE TEAM
Syracuse Newtimes: Haudenosaunee have traveled internationally on passports from their sovereign nation since 1977. But for the second time in five years, the United Kingdom has refused to admit a Haudenosaunee lacrosse team, preventing the players from competing in a game their ancestors created. … [Read more...] about PASSPORT IMPASSE BLOCKS HAUDENOSAUNEE LACROSSE TEAM