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The MOST will debut ‘The Creators Game’ exhibit on the history of lacrosse

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV )– The game of lacrosse goes back centuries, to the earliest people on these lands, the Haudenosaunee. The Museum of Science and Technology in Syracuse stands on the ancestral land of the people who first played the game, and for the next few months, the MOST will share lessons of the creator’s game. “Innovation Station: Lacrosse” looks at how age-old … [Read more...] about The MOST will debut ‘The Creators Game’ exhibit on the history of lacrosse

Onondaga Nation School To Remain Closed for In-Person Instruction

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On Thursday, January 14, 2021, LaFayette School District Superintendent Jeremy Bellfield, after consultation with the Onondaga Nation Council, announced that the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) will remain closed for in-person instruction throughout the remainder of this school year.    With the cases of Covid-19 cases on the rise in the Nation, community spread through … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School To Remain Closed for In-Person Instruction

100 COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ADMINISTERED AT TSHA’ THON’SWATHA

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Onondaga Nation - The last day of 2020 saw hope for the people on the Onondaga Nation as Tsha’ Thon’swatha’ (Onondaga Nation Firehouse) hosted vaccinations for 100 of our elders. The 100 COVID-19 vaccinations were provided by Syracuse Upstate Medical Center.   The Council has closed the school, the Arena, Firekeepers, and our Smoke Shop is only open for drive through in … [Read more...] about 100 COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ADMINISTERED AT TSHA’ THON’SWATHA

Notice to the Community from The Onondaga Nation Health Center (ONHC)

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December 29, 2020 Due to the recent increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the community, the ONHC is scaling back our in-person visits in the clinic for both medical and dental appointments and will be doing more telemedicine type visits. We are doing this for the safety of both the community and the clinic staff. We hope these changes are temporary, but our … [Read more...] about Notice to the Community from The Onondaga Nation Health Center (ONHC)