Oñgwaweñna' by S. Hill We were blessed with four outstanding highlights- best weather (58°), best showing of runners (66), best trail and best (turkey) chili! The largest population of runners to date attended this 5th Annual event. And the winners are: … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Trail Run
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Onondaga Nation School 2015 Harvest Dinner: Greets an Estimated 800 Guests
Oñgwawenña' by Tsadeyohdi The 2015 Annual Harvest Dinner held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the Onondaga Nation School received a record breaking 750+ guests. Families, Elders, community members, Nation leaders, and school district personnel came to feast once again at the Tuesday dinner just before the Thanksgiving holiday. The Onondaga Nation School is proud to sponsor … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School 2015 Harvest Dinner: Greets an Estimated 800 Guests
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
4th Annual Trail Run
By Oñgwaweñna' Onondaga Nation- The day is Friday, November 28th, the morning after most everyone filled their bellies with turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, green bean casserole and apple pie. Runners woke to 32° and a fresh blanket of fallen snow. And even with the chilly winter conditions, Thirty-one (31) strong, welcomed the morning and braved the thought of tackling … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Trail Run
He’s Adding On
He's Adding Onby Wendy Gonyea Oñgwaweñna' Onondaga Nation- Wah’hasoñhdah, 'He's adding on' is Tony Gonyea's oñgwehoñwe name. This meaning has taken on a great historical significance in an apparent true expression of his name. He's adding on to his repertoire of ways. He is always there, supporting our traditional way of life as a Longhouse Faithkeeper. In recent years, … [Read more...] about He’s Adding On
Iroquois Nationals Announce 2012 Roster
Roster is set for U19 Championships Oñgwaweñna The Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse the only sanctioned indigenous sports team playing worldwide. Today they are announcing their team26 player selections for the 2012 World Lacrosse Under-19 Championships in Turku, Finland. The opening ceremonies for the Federation of International Lacrosse’s 2012 U-19 World Lacrosse … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals Announce 2012 Roster
Onondaga Nation School’s Community Give
Oñgwaweñna By Tsadeyohdi The weather conditions on the day of the 2012 Community Give pushed the temperature several degrees higher than the norm for a wintry February day. But Onondaga Nation School children wore their winter gear throughout the day with a few older students creatively transforming their attire for a more fitting springtime Community Give trek. In … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School’s Community Give