One of the great traditions of the Onondaga Nation School is Community Give. It began in 1979 with an 8th grade class who wanted to do something for the elders in the community. So the class made homemade food and crafts and went to their elders homes to deliver them. It was such a success that more and more classes wanted to join in the fun. Now so many years later, it … [Read more...] about Community Give
Bake Sale
I know that the last two entries have been about food but... The Kindergarten class advertised a bake sale at ONS for Valentines Day. When the Kindergarten teacher at ONS does bake sales, they are usually quite a sweet tooth feast. Today was no exception. Brownies, cupcakes, cakes, candied pretzels, cookies of all kinds, fresh popcorn and so many other sweets that I … [Read more...] about Bake Sale
Onondaga faithkeeper Oren Lyons speaks out on the environment: ‘Business as usual is over’
by Tim Knauss, The Post-Standard Oren Lyons, faithkeeper of the Onondaga Nation, has traveled the world to speak out against environmental destruction and other wrongs committed in the name of "progress." It has been an uphill battle. But Lyons persists. He recently visited The Post-Standard and spoke at length with staffwriter Tim Knauss about the world's … [Read more...] about Onondaga faithkeeper Oren Lyons speaks out on the environment: ‘Business as usual is over’
Corn Soup Dinner
Thursday was a Corn Soup Dinner at the Cookhouse. Onehogwa' or "Corn Soup" has been served up by the Onondaga forever. It is made from "white corn" which is a type of corn that is only grown among the Haudenosaunee communities. It is so important to us that it is serve it during our ceremonies. So when an invitation is sent out that there is going to be a Corn Soup dinner, … [Read more...] about Corn Soup Dinner
The Big 4-0
So the day finally came. I am no longer in by thirties but now ... 40! I really can't believe it. When I was an adolescent, I thought that 40 means that you like to watch 60 Minutes and The Lawrence Welk Show. Well I started watching the Lawrence Welk Show ages ago with my daughter but 60 Minutes still doesn't do it for me. But when I did wake up on my 40th I thought of … [Read more...] about The Big 4-0
Onondaga Nation woman gets UN post
By Mike McAndrew Post Standard January 30, 2008 For the next three years, an Onondaga Nation woman will represent millions of Native Americans in the United Nations, trying to persuade diplomats to recognize the rights of indigenous people. Tonya Gonnella Frichner will spend most of her time in Manhattan as North America's regional representative to the United … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation woman gets UN post
Gia’weñoweñsgo·nah
Midwinter Ceremonies are here! We have been going to the Longhouse every day now for the past 18 days. Giving thanks to the Creator for the gifts that are given to us. These ceremonies that we've been going to have been a part of Haudenosaunee life forever. Getting ready is always the fun part in our family. When we go to Longhouse, we wear our Ongwehonwe or original … [Read more...] about Gia’weñoweñsgo·nah