Onondaga Nation

People of the Hills

Onondaga Moon

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As our feet continue to caress Mother Earth in our daily travels, we give thanks for the continuance of all of the life forces that make up our existence. To be grateful for the simple things that are given, brings joy to all living things when surrounded by good feelings and the comfort of knowing that all, is as well as we make it. The hope that thrives on positive feelings … [Read more...] about Onondaga Moon

TRAVEL:  The Road West part 1

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Sometimes in life opportunities present themselves. They might seem impossible or so challenging we think we can't do something before we even start.  That's what happened recently to me when my daughter Carol talked about her job and moving to Alaska.  I had doubts about her plan:  for her and me to drive to Anchorage!  But when the time came for her to pack up that is just … [Read more...] about TRAVEL:  The Road West part 1

Cloud of Uncertainty Lingers over the Turtle Population in and around Onondaga Lake

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Oñgwaweñna' By Gerry Jamieson The turtle is a culturally significant species to the Haudenosaunee that is facing a worldwide population decline due to habitat destruction or modification caused by development and/or remediation. Habitat destruction or modifications are among the leading causes of decline for all animals, including reptiles. It is estimated that at least … [Read more...] about Cloud of Uncertainty Lingers over the Turtle Population in and around Onondaga Lake

Onondaga Community College 2009 JUCO National Champions 

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Oñgwaweñna' By Kent Lyons The Lazers of Onondaga Community College, for the second straight year have captured the National Junior College Championship. Chuck Wilber’s team featured a number of Haudenosaunee players from Six Nations, Tuscarora, and Onondaga. The Lazers capped off an undefeated season with an exciting win over Nassau 9-8 in Herkimer. Onondaga Nation … [Read more...] about Onondaga Community College 2009 JUCO National Champions 

What A Season: A brief summary of the 2009 LaFayette Lacrosse Season

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Oñgwaweñna' Coach B. Powless We started on the cold half frozen parking lot at LaFayette HS in the first week of March.  Snow banks lined our parking lot field as we started out with high hopes for the season of a Sectional title and onto a State Championship. But to get there we needed to work together.  The boys from the nation included seniors Derek Bennett and Gehnew … [Read more...] about What A Season: A brief summary of the 2009 LaFayette Lacrosse Season

Onondaga Lake Waste Beds – Life Survives

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Oñgwaweñna' by Wendy Gonyea           The northwestern shore on Onondaga Lake reveals evidence of some of the worst pollution to our ancestral lands.  On a recent visit there with scientist Ed Michelanko, of the Onondaga Lake Partnership, a group of Onondagas hiked to the shore line.  We found it to be a soft spongy like area where remnants of the soda ash dumping still … [Read more...] about Onondaga Lake Waste Beds – Life Survives