ONONDAGA NATION -- Jay Meacham can still hear his grandmother speak to him in the Onondaga language. But Evangeline Nancy Meacham was reluctant to teach her grandson the language because she was told not to use it. … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation’s urgent mission: Saving our language
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EPA official: Onondaga Lake still isn’t safe for swimming
Syracuse.com: A day after dozens of local leaders took a ceremonial swim in Onondaga Lake, an official with the Environmental Protection Agency isn't sold. Judith Enck, regional administrator for the EPA's Region 2, said the lake still isn't safe for swimming, despite recent progress. She said there are serious pollution problems and public officials might be sending the … [Read more...] about EPA official: Onondaga Lake still isn’t safe for swimming
Onondaga Nation Youth Protest Onondaga Lake Swim
Onondaga Lake —Onondaga Lake isn’t clean yet, and the Onondaga Nation knows it. That’s why over 20 Onondaga Nation youth stood up for their future and protested at the “Clean Lake Party in the Park” at which 40 local Syracuse politicians and celebrities jumped in the lake. “I don’t want to see anyone get sick or hurt from this lake,” stated Pierce Smith, of the Onondaga … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Youth Protest Onondaga Lake Swim
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)
Honeywell ceases dredging of pollutants in sacred Lake
OnondagaNation.org January 14, 2015 Onondaga Nation- The region of Onondaga Lake and the Onondaga Lake watershed has been the homeland of the Onondaga since the dawn of time. The Onondaga have been the trustee and steward of Onondaga Lake since time immemorial and will continue to do so forever, as that is what has been mandated from the Gayanashagowa, the Great Law of … [Read more...] about Honeywell ceases dredging of pollutants in sacred Lake
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
Onondaga Community College- Native American Month
Here are some of the events that are planned at OCC for Native American Heritage Month. If you would like to attend any of these events (which are free and open to the public) you can find a map and directions by clicking here. Tuesday November 4 Film Showing: "Reel Injun" - This documentary is about the depictions of Native Americans in films. Room: M245, … [Read more...] about Onondaga Community College- Native American Month