In 1974, Clan Mother Audrey Shenandoah started teaching the Onondaga language to the children of the Onondaga Nation School for the first time. Prior, the Onondaga language was not allowed to be spoken since the school's inception in 1850. Click to watch … [Read more...] about This Side of the River
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Nationals Visit Onondaga Nation School
Onondaga Nation- The Onondaga Nation School was abuzz with excitement. It was like everyone was having their birthday, a bake sale was happening in the cafeteria, and it was going to be a snow day all rolled into one. Whispers started early in the morning that the Nationals were coming to school. By the time the team arrived in the afternoon, kids had secured hats, homemade … [Read more...] about Nationals Visit Onondaga Nation School
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
From the Earth’ Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday only - December 13th, 10:00am to 5:00pm Onondaga Nation School - FREE Admission, FREE Parking, Donations accepted. Over 45 Craftspeople and Artists from all across the Haudenosanee including Onondaga stick maker Alf Jacques, artists Brandon Lazore, Aweñheeyoh Powless, and Eli Waterman. Artists from the Navajo Nation will be in attendance as well. Paintings And … [Read more...] about From the Earth’ Arts & Crafts Festival