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
LaFayette players bust out the wooden lacrosse sticks, even for Lancers games (video)
Syracuse.com: Defensive midfielder Emerson Shenandoah of the LaFayette High School lacrosse team wields the elegant, hand-carved piece of hickory like a scepter during a Friday afternoon practice. He effortlessly extends the "woody" into passing lanes, intercepting balls or knocking them down. In drills, he scoops up ground balls and flicks accurate passes to teammates on the … [Read more...] about LaFayette players bust out the wooden lacrosse sticks, even for Lancers games (video)
Money and the Federal and State Government
March 9, 2015 On February, the Syracuse Post Standard published an article stating that the Onondaga Nation is expected to receive money from the federal government for housing. This has led to many inquiries which merit a short story. In 1971, The State Department of Transportation and the Onondaga Nation were at odds. The State wanted to expand Interstate 81 through … [Read more...] about Money and the Federal and State Government
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
National Lacrosse League featuring the Philadelphia Wings
This 1975 documentary on professional lacrosse begins on the Onondaga Nation. Onondaga singers Gordon Peters and Tom Lewis can be seen singing at the annual Green Corn Dance Arts and Crafts Festival. Current Iroquois Nationals spiritual leader, Tracy Shenandoah and Freeman Bucktooth are featured running through the fields with their lacrosse sticks. Freeman is a former … [Read more...] about National Lacrosse League featuring the Philadelphia Wings
Iroquois Nationals: Part 1
U-verse Entertainment: We'll follow the Iroquois National Lacrosse team as they prepare for the World Lacrosse Championships. We’ll see how a team with a tiny fraction of the resources of other countries stays among the elite through hard work and dedication to the game they love. … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals: Part 1