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: Alexandra Campbell
Age: 15
Nation & Clan: Onondaga Snipe
Team: U16 Girl’s Volleyball
Position: Outside hitter
School & Year: Sophomore and Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School
Other favorite activities: Softball
What are you looking forward to most about going to NAIG in Toronto? “Competing against other teams, and seeing how hard they play.”