Oñgwaweñna’
by Wendiyoh Estrada-Goeman
The Onondaga Nation will be sending athletes, coaches, and representatives to the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Canada. NAIG is an all-indigenous competition celebrating native communities and their athletes from all across Turtle Island (North America). Team Haudenosaunee (New York) is comprised of athletes from all Haudenosaunee nations. They will be competing in such events as Athletics, Wrestling, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, and Soccer. The athletes will be competing in Toronto from July 16-23, 2017.
Name: Anyas Goeman
Age: 14
Nation & Clan: Onondaga Eel
Team: 14U Athletics (Track & Field)
Years Doing Track & Field: 2 years
School & Year: Upcoming Freshman at C. B. A.
Favorite Events: 400 M (Track) Long Jump (Field)
Other Favorite Activities: Snowboarding
What are you looking forward to most about going to the NAIG in Toronto? “Seeing
the sights.”