Oñgwaweñna By Tsadeyohdi The Onondaga Nation School’s primary department reached the 100 days of school milestone on February 28, 2012. The festivity was held on Thursday February 28th in order to make the end of a week celebratory especially since community give was scheduled for the following day. The students celebrated with making posters depicting 100 favorite … [Read more...] about Skadah deweñnyaeh: 100 Days of School Celebration
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Northeastern Nations benefit from National Fish and Wildlife Service’s Generosity
Oñgwaweñna by Curtis Waterman: Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force On August 28, 2011, Hurricane Irene caused the waters of the White River in Bethel, Vermont to spill over its banks and flood the White River National Fish Hatchery contaminating the “closed well water” hatchery. This contamination was to the well water and not the fish. The hatchery rears Atlantic salmon … [Read more...] about Northeastern Nations benefit from National Fish and Wildlife Service’s Generosity
Syracuse University Awards Onondaga Leader
Oñgwaweñna' By Tsadeyohdi The George Arents Award is Syracuse University’s highest alumni honor. This award is presentedannually to alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their chosen fields. The first class of awardees were presented in 1939 and the award presentation has continued every year afterwards. Syracuse University was established in 1871 just 6 … [Read more...] about Syracuse University Awards Onondaga Leader
Celebrating 216 Years of the Canandaigua Treaty
Oñgwaweñna by Tsadeyohdi Canandaigua always makes for a wonderful and enlightening day trip and traveling to the town takes about an hour and a half by car from the Onondaga Nation Community. The historic Canandaigua experience will rekindle a time from the past that shows the strength of our ancestors and their relationship with a young United States. Every November 11th a … [Read more...] about Celebrating 216 Years of the Canandaigua Treaty
Press Release: Iroquois Nationals Announce New Executive Director
Oñgwaweñna': Onondaga Communications Onondaga Nation May 25, 2010 The Iroquois Nationals Board of Directors selected Dr. Percy Abrams the Executive Director of the Iroquois Nationals. Dr. Abrams imparts a strong understanding of the Haudenosaunee culture, the history of the game, and the future of the sport. He provides a distinct vision as the Executive Director. His … [Read more...] about Press Release: Iroquois Nationals Announce New Executive Director
Community Give
Oñgwaweñna by Denise Waterman The Elders are important people in our community. The children at the Onondaga Nation School are taught to respect, listen, care, and enjoy the elders of their families, neighborhood, and community. This year there are 89 elders in our community who are in the thoughts of our children at the Onondaga Nation School. Each student begins … [Read more...] about Community Give
Cloud of Uncertainty Lingers over the Turtle Population in and around Onondaga Lake
Oñgwaweñna' By Gerry Jamieson The turtle is a culturally significant species to the Haudenosaunee that is facing a worldwide population decline due to habitat destruction or modification caused by development and/or remediation. Habitat destruction or modifications are among the leading causes of decline for all animals, including reptiles. It is estimated that at least … [Read more...] about Cloud of Uncertainty Lingers over the Turtle Population in and around Onondaga Lake