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Oneida Chef Arlie Doxtator Visits the Onondaga Nation School 

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Onondaga Nation- The Onondaga Nation School (ONS) welcomed back Chef Arlie Doxtator to the school for three days of traditional cooking with the students with his “Three Chefs - Three Fires” program. “Last year we worked really hard to have Arlie come to our school last year,” said ONS Principal Simone Gonyea. “It was such a success, everyone wanted him to return this … [Read more...] about Oneida Chef Arlie Doxtator Visits the Onondaga Nation School 

You have to treat this clay like it is your mother… because it is: Traditional potter Peter Jones visits the Onondaga Nation School

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Onondaga Nation - On October 11th and 12th, 2022, the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) was visited by renowned potter Peter Jones, Onondaga Beaver Clan.  Peter Jones was able to provide a history of Onondaga and Haudenosaunee pottery while the students created their own traditional pots. Peter Jones explained to the class how important pottery is to us. “If you look at where … [Read more...] about You have to treat this clay like it is your mother… because it is: Traditional potter Peter Jones visits the Onondaga Nation School

New York State Education Department Commissioner Rosa visits the Onondaga Nation School

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On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) welcomed a visit by the New York State Commissioner of education, Dr. Betty Rosa. Dr. Rosa has been the Commissioner of Education since 2021 and is working closely with all of the indigenous schools under her oversight.  “It was a pleasure to host Commissioner Rosa,” said ONS Simone Gonyea. “The … [Read more...] about New York State Education Department Commissioner Rosa visits the Onondaga Nation School

Superintendents advocate for Native Schools

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Onondaga Nation- On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, representatives from three school districts and the Onondaga Nation Council met to highlight the need for the State to increase funding for native schools. Superintendents Jeremy Belfield of the LaFayette School District, Dan Ljiljanich of the Niagara Wheatfield School District, and Dr. Stanley Harper of the Salmon River School … [Read more...] about Superintendents advocate for Native Schools

Onondaga Nation School to reopen for in-person learning in the fall

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Onondaga Nation- On Wednesday, August 4,2021, the Onondaga Nation Council met with Onondaga Nation School (ONS) Principal Simone Gonyea to delineate the safeguards to reopen in-person learning at ONS in the fall of 2021. “The safety of our community is paramount,” said Chief Sid Hill.  “We have multigenerational homes so we must be watchful of the pandemic.” The document … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School to reopen for in-person learning in the fall

Onondaga Nation School’s Nancy Powless Retires  

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On June 18, 2021, the Onondaga Nation School’s (ONS) graduating class celebrated graduating from ONS. This celebration is always a mix of happy and bittersweet as the students begin the journey to the high school.  But this graduation also marked the ONS’s fourth grade teacher, Nancy Powless’ retirement after 41 years of teaching at the school. “I have always wanted to be a … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School’s Nancy Powless Retires