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Field of Dreams, times two

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The Onondaga Nation has begun construction of new softball fields for the community.  The Nation has hired Marcy Excavation Services LLC for the project. Marcy has created many local fields of the highest quality and came highly recommended for their work. “There is a great amount of softball talent on the Nation,” said Tadodaho Sid Hill.  “The council felt that it was time … [Read more...] about Field of Dreams, times two

Iroquois Dominate Australia to Reach First FIL Podium

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Lacrosse Magazine: Denver, Behind four points each from Miles (3G, 1A) and Lyle (2G, 2A) and a 11 save afternoon from goalie Warren Hill, the Iroquois National Team ran away with a 16-5 win over Australia, securing its first-ever medal at a senior world championship and breaking the Sharks' streak of a podium finish at every event dating back to 1967. … [Read more...] about Iroquois Dominate Australia to Reach First FIL Podium

Onondaga Nation athletes to compete in North American Indigenous Games

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Syracuse.Com: For Shania Buckshot and Mitchell Laffin, of the Onondaga Nation, competing in the North American Indigenous Games is more than an athletic event. For Shania Buckshot and Mitchell Laffin, of the Onondaga Nation, competing in the North American Indigenous Games is more than an athletic event. … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation athletes to compete in North American Indigenous Games

Nationals Announce 2014 Roster

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The 2014 Iroquois Nationals announce their 2014 roster that will be competing in the FIL Championships in Denver, Colorado.  The team consists of players from the Haudenosaunee communities and two players from the Ojibwa and Cherokee Nation. “Making this National’s team is quite an accomplishment,” said GM Gewas Schindler.  “From top to bottom, our athletes were competing at … [Read more...] about Nationals Announce 2014 Roster

Onondaga boys win Tewaraton!

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Washington DC- On Thursday night, Miles and Lyle Thompson, Onondaga Hawk Clan, were selected as recipients of the 2014 Tewaraton Award. This is the first time that the award winners were Oñgwe’hoñwe’ (Native American), that the award was shared, and the recipients broke both the points record and goal scored record.  Lyle ended the season with 128 points and Miles scored 82 … [Read more...] about Onondaga boys win Tewaraton!