Syracuse.com: The new Onondaga Nation firehouse has geothermal heating and cooling, linked to wells that run 400 feet deep. Recycled paperbacks provide the fiber used as insulation, between the walls. The floorboards for a new community hall are made from gleaming maple. … [Read more...] about The new Onondaga Nation volunteer fire hall: Built to rely on the energy within
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TSHA’ THON’SWATHA’: The journey to a new Firehouse
World War II just ended. The men have returned from overseas back to the Nation. From their experiences during the war, they expressed to our community the need for a fire department. “We started fundraising right away,” said Sam Babcock, the Nation’s first fire chief who is 85 years young. “We held 50/50 drawings, turkey shoots, and raffles. It was a real community … [Read more...] about TSHA’ THON’SWATHA’: The journey to a new Firehouse
Gahόñhsӓ’ (Box) Plans Unveiled
March 19, 2015 As spring fights its way through the snow, the boy’s lacrosse sticks are in full bloom as they ready for a new season. To ready ourselves for the upcoming lacrosse seasons, the Onondaga Nation has partnered with Bennetts & Huysman Architects and Hueber Breuer Construction for the construction of a new lacrosse facility, Gahόñhsӓ’. “We wanted to create … [Read more...] about Gahόñhsӓ’ (Box) Plans Unveiled
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
Architect visits ONS
Onondaga Nation School – Architect Andrew Schuster visited the ONS Fifth grade classroom last week to talk about Tsha’Thoñswatha’ (Fire barn) and how earth friendly resources are used in its construction. … [Read more...] about Architect visits ONS
Volleyball Trio from Onondaga Nation has a Successful Season
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
AC Field to get Major Facelift
Onondaga Nation- It has been reported that the Onondaga Nation Athletic Club (AC) Field has 3 new softball fields that will be ready for play in the spring. But many have wondered why is there still construction sill occurring? The answer is, more major renovations. “Once the Tsha’Thonswatha (the fire barn) is completed, we can utilize the space for more community centered … [Read more...] about AC Field to get Major Facelift