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
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From the Earth Arts and Crafts Show
On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, the Onondaga Nation School will be hosting the From the Earth Arts and Crafts Show. This show highlights local traditional crafters, food venders, and traditional singers and dancers. Doors open at 10am - closes at 5pm … [Read more...] about From the Earth Arts and Crafts Show
Onondaga Nation School Artwork
The NYSED Office of Indigenous Education website has partnered with art and tech teachers Mary Mercurio and Jeff Capella of the Onondaga Nation School to highlight some of the creative work by the students. Click to here to view more … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School Artwork
Traditions Children
Syracuse Time Warner by Abby Lazor In 1996, Onondaga Nation children from the Onondaga Nation School discuss the importance of culture, language, and their future. Click the image below to watch Traditions Children (29 min). … [Read more...] about Traditions Children
Capital Pressroom interview about the Onondaga Nation School
Timothy Williams interviews Clan Mother Wendy Gonyea and attorney Joe Heath about the recent controversy that unfolded at the Onondaga Nation School. Hear the interview... … [Read more...] about Capital Pressroom interview about the Onondaga Nation School
This Side of the River
In a 1978 film by Monona Wali about the Onondaga Nation, Monona interviews Clan Mother Audrey Shenandoah about the importance of the newly formed Onondaga language classes at the Onondaga Nation School. … [Read more...] about This Side of the River
Gahwéñhda’ (Snowsnake) returns to ONS
Onondaga Nation- Winter has decided to make its mark on our memory this year with lots of sub zero temperatures and many snow days. It was so cold that our annual community give has been postponed to later in March. But with the deep snow and cold temps has created ideal snowsnake conditions. … [Read more...] about Gahwéñhda’ (Snowsnake) returns to ONS