Syracuse University News by Brandon Dyer Syracuse University, in collaboration with the Indigenous Students at Syracuse (ISAS), Native Student Program, Ongwehonwe Alumni Association and Haudenosaunee/Indigenous alumni representatives, will create a permanent installation that acknowledges its relationship with the Onondaga Nation and recognizes its presence on ancestral … [Read more...] about Monument in Recognition of Onondaga Nation to Be Installed on Campus
The Daily Orange- Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
By Samantha Kolb Sitting at the bottom of Onondaga Lake, there are currently 7 million cubic yards of soil contaminated with methylmercury, the most dangerous form of mercury. This contamination for years has threatened the health of surrounding humans and wildlife. Allied Chemical Corp., currently known as Honeywell International, Inc., was responsible for the … [Read more...] about The Daily Orange- Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
Sports Illustrated – Murder Ball in the Box: The Iroquois revere lacrosse as the game of the Creator, but the indoor version of their ancient sport is rougher than the devil
By Priit J Vesilind September 3, 1973 In 1933, the year box lacrosse and the Red Devils came to Syracuse, Oren Lyons, the goalkeeper, danced the Charleston on a three-inch beam 100 feet above the floor of the Crucible Steel plant. Just for the hell of it. “He was a good dancer, see?” explains his buddy and teammate, Buffalo Pierce. “And he had a lot of nerve. You … [Read more...] about Sports Illustrated – Murder Ball in the Box: The Iroquois revere lacrosse as the game of the Creator, but the indoor version of their ancient sport is rougher than the devil
IROQUOIS NATIONALS ACCEPT INVITATION TO THE WORLD GAMES 2022
USLACROSSE MAGAZINE by MATT DASILVA They’re in. The Iroquois Nationals have accepted an invitation to compete in the men’s lacrosse competition at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Ala., signaling a victory in the six-week campaign to reverse an earlier decision to exclude them due to Olympic eligibility criteria. An online petition garnered more than 50,000 signatures … [Read more...] about IROQUOIS NATIONALS ACCEPT INVITATION TO THE WORLD GAMES 2022
Lacrosse and Sovereignty
This summer, the World Games Committee announced the teams to play in Birmingham, Alabama in 2022. The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Nationals were suspiciously absent. Players/leaders such as Lyle Thompson and Cody Jamieson have eloquently stated why the Nationals should be included. Their actions and words initiated a movement that has ignited other organizations to rethink why … [Read more...] about Lacrosse and Sovereignty
Tsha Hoñnoñyeñdakwha’ – Onondaga Nation Arena – to remain closed
Tsha Hoñnoñyeñdakwha', the Onondaga Nation Arena, will not have ice this upcoming skating season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a lengthy review process, The Onondaga Nation Council has determined Tsha' Hoñnoñyeñdakwha will not be hosting the 2020-2021 Hockey and Ice Skating season due to the ongoing Covid-19 health crisis. The Onondaga Nation Arena places paramount … [Read more...] about Tsha Hoñnoñyeñdakwha’ – Onondaga Nation Arena – to remain closed
Onondaga Nation School to Engage In Virtual Learning
Thursday, August 27, the Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs, Clanmothers, and Faithkeepers met with LaFayette School District representatives regarding school opening in the fall. After a very productive meeting, the Council has decided that the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) will remain closed for the first ten weeks of school and that all students and staff will participate in … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School to Engage In Virtual Learning