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: Kenji Frazier
Age: 14
Nation & Clan: Onondaga Eel
Team: 16U Girl’s Soccer
School and Year: Freshman at LaFayette Jr./Sr. High School
Years Playing Soccer: 6
Position: Center Midfielder
Other Favorite Activities: Working out and beading
What are you looking forward to most about going to the NAIG in Toronto? “I’m looking forward to winning!”