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Neal Powless Inducted Into American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame

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Syracuse University News By Kelly Homan Rodoski   ou could say that lacrosse is in Neal Powless’s blood. Powless G’08, the University ombuds, is a member of the Onondaga Nation Eel Clan. He is the son, grandson and brother of legendary lacrosse players. Powless picked up a lacrosse stick for the first time at age 2. He played in his first game at age 4; his older … [Read more...] about Neal Powless Inducted Into American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame

Onondaga Nation to restore sacred creek after colonial theft, pollution

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The Daily Orange By Ahna Fleming Onondaga Creek, muddied by more than 100 years of pollution, may soon flow with a renewed glimmer under the care of its original protectors, the Onondaga Nation. After reclaiming 1,000 acres of ancestral land on Sept. 30, the Onondaga are working to restore the creek and its once-thriving brook trout population, as well as save a local … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation to restore sacred creek after colonial theft, pollution

Onondaga Nation plans a wild future for 1,000 acres of reclaimed land

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Syracuse.com By Steve Featherstone Tucked in a corner of a city park in Syracuse’s Valley neighborhood, sandwiched between two CNY thoroughfares, one ancient—Onondaga Creek—and one modern—West Seneca Turnpike—is a metal sculpture called “Honoring the Onondaga Creek.” The sculpture depicts a person walking across the backs of a school of fish painted in bright primary colors … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation plans a wild future for 1,000 acres of reclaimed land

Bradley Powless Retires from the Onondaga Nation School

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Onondaga Nation - Bradley Powless has announced his retirement from teaching at the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) at the end of the 2023-24 school year.   Powless began teaching at his childhood elementary school 30 years ago. “I had just finished earning my Masters degree from Penn State in Special Education when I applied to teach at ONS,” said Powless. “I was excited … [Read more...] about Bradley Powless Retires from the Onondaga Nation School

Gohahagehdeh, JoAnne Powless, Book Give Away

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Onondaga Nation - If you enter Gohahagehdeh's 5th grade classroom at the Onondaga Nation School (ONS), often you will see students and her classroom library enjoying a good book. That is not by accident. “I grew up with books and always have loved to read,” said Gohahagehdeh (JoAnne Powless). “I try to give my students that love too.” That love of books led Gohahagehdeh … [Read more...] about Gohahagehdeh, JoAnne Powless, Book Give Away

History Not Worth Perserving

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The Cortland Standard by Lily Byrne Croton, NY - A little over a year ago, the Groton Central School District announced it would change its name away from the Indians, following a state ultimatum — to districts across the state — to either change the mascot or lose state aid. Last week, students announced the new mascot, the Groton Red Hawks. We’re ready to root for the … [Read more...] about History Not Worth Perserving