Oñgwaweñna’
by Wandeyu 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.
Erika Isaacs
Age: 15
Team: Girls Softball U16
Clan: Eel
School: Freshman at LaFayette
Position(s): Pitcher and first base
Years playing: 10 years
Favorite Activity (besides softball): Reading
What are you looking forward to most about going to Toronto? “Being able to travel, and play softball someplace different.