2008

Dick Case Post-Standard Columnist "It's the big hole over here," Duane Williams is saying. We walk to the edge of the big hole and look into it. The hole - Duane's word for the great canyon carved out of limestone vein - is just to the south of the Firekeeper's Diner on the Onondaga Indian Nation. We're there because Duane's grandfather, John Williams, and his pals … [Read more...] about Quarry diggers carved their legacy in stone

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’

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

By Dyana Smolen Contributing writer for Post Standard As a LaFayette Junior-Senior High School student, Kakwireiosta (pronounced Gog-we-lay-osta) Hall, stood out. "She was a leader," reflects Principal Paula Cowling. "She has a gentle yet forceful way." Now at 25, Hall is using those leadership skills and benefiting her alma mater at the same time. In January … [Read more...] about Cultural Connection