Chief Irving Powless Jr., Daha'tgatdohs, Beaver Clan Chief, 88 years old of the Onondaga Nation died Thursday, November 30, 2017. He was born in Syracuse, the son of Chief Irving Powless Sr. and Cecelia (Tarbell) Powless who were active members of the Onondaga Nation. A member of the Onondaga Nation Council, Chief Powless (Jr.), established an enduring legacy for his … [Read more...] about Chief Irving Powless Jr
2017
Death of Onondaga Chief Irving Powless Jr is ‘huge loss for Nation, CNY’
Syracuse.com By Sarah Moses ONONDAGA NATION -- Family, friends and Onondaga Nation leaders said the loss of Chief Irving Powless Jr., is a huge loss to the Onondaga Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the outlying communities. Powless died Thursday. (November 30, 2017). He was 88. "I think one thing that people don't realize is how dedicated the chiefs have to … [Read more...] about Death of Onondaga Chief Irving Powless Jr is ‘huge loss for Nation, CNY’
Nation Hondó•wäts (hunters) teach their skills to ONS students
ONS Facebook -Afterschool on Friday, November 17, 2017, students in grades 5 - 8 were able to learn from three hunters, Mike Abrams, Marshall Abrams and Parker Booth. They are able to share with the students what they do to prepare sgeñneñdóñ’ (deer) after a successful hunt. Mike Abrams gathered the students around the sgeñneñdóñ’. He described how important taking of a deer … [Read more...] about Nation Hondó•wäts (hunters) teach their skills to ONS students
County to vote on $1.5 million for trail on contaminated land on Onondaga Lake
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Onondaga County Legislature will vote Monday on spending $1.5 million to extend the bike trail along the shore of Onondaga Lake. The 1-mile extension will run along the lake next to Destiny USA on a polluted piece of land known as Murphy's Island. The county had agreed in 2011 to give that 36-acre tract to the Onondaga Nation, but voted last year to … [Read more...] about County to vote on $1.5 million for trail on contaminated land on Onondaga Lake
After debate, compromises Onondaga Nation parents walk students back to school (photos, video)
Syracuse,com by Sarah Moses ONONDAGA NATION -- Onondaga Nation parents and children gathered this morning to walk back to the Onondaga Nation School nearly three months after walking out of the school in protest. In June, students were removed from the school two weeks early amid a debate over the LaFayette Central School District's decision to hire a Fayetteville-Manlius … [Read more...] about After debate, compromises Onondaga Nation parents walk students back to school (photos, video)
Compromise Reached in Boycott of Native American School
NY Times - by Kate Taylor A dispute over who should lead an elementary school that serves almost exclusively Native American children has been resolved, just in time for the start of classes next week. The dispute centered on who would become the new principal of the Onondaga Nation School, which sits on the Onondaga Nation, just south of Syracuse. Parents and Onondaga … [Read more...] about Compromise Reached in Boycott of Native American School
Teacher at center of Onondaga Nation School principal debate appointed dean
Syracuse.com by Sarah Moses LAFAYETTE, N.Y. -- The Onondaga Nation School teacher at the center of the principal debate between the Onondaga Nation and LaFayette Central School District was appointed to a newly created administrator position. Simone Thornton, who was one of the top three finalists for the school's principal in May, was appointed as dean of students at the … [Read more...] about Teacher at center of Onondaga Nation School principal debate appointed dean