Syracuse.com/ Sarah Moses ONONDAGA NATION -- Onondaga Nation School parents gathered this morning at the Longhouse, walked to the school as a group and removed their children from the building in protest as nation leaders declare that the school year is now over. The official last day of school for nation school students is June 30, according to the LaFayette Central School … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation parents remove students from school two weeks early in protest
2017
NAIG Sportlight: Kenji Frazier
Oñgwaweñna’ by Wendiyoh Estrada-Goeman The Onondaga Nation will be sending athletes, coaches, and representatives to the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Canada. NAIG is an all-indigenous competition celebrating native communities and their athletes from all across Turtle Island (North America). Team Haudenosaunee (New York) is comprised of athletes … [Read more...] about NAIG Sportlight: Kenji Frazier
NAIG Spotlight: Leanna Crouse
Oñgwaweñna’ by Wendiyoh Estrada-Goeman The Onondaga Nation will be sending athletes, coaches, and representatives to the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Canada. NAIG is an all-indigenous competition celebrating native communities and their athletes from all across Turtle Island (North America). Team Haudenosaunee (New York) is comprised of athletes … [Read more...] about NAIG Spotlight: Leanna Crouse
NAIG Spotlight: Karis Frazier
Oñgwaweñna’ by Wendiyoh Estrada-Goeman The Onondaga Nation will be sending athletes, coaches, and representatives to the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Canada. NAIG is an all-indigenous competition celebrating native communities and their athletes from all across Turtle Island (North America). Team Haudenosaunee (New York) is comprised of athletes … [Read more...] about NAIG Spotlight: Karis Frazier
Lacrosse documentary holds premiere in CNY for Haudenosaunee community
Syracuse.com by Sarah Moses SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A new lacrosse documentary, "Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation" held a special premiere Saturday in Syracuse for members of the Haudenosaunee community. "Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation" celebrates the history of the sport and follows the Iroquois Nationals team as it competes in two world lacrosse championships, including the … [Read more...] about Lacrosse documentary holds premiere in CNY for Haudenosaunee community
Newly hired Onondaga Nation School principal turns down job amid debate
Syracuse.com Sarah Moses LAFAYETTE, N.Y. -- A newly hired principal of the Onondaga Nation School has decided to not take the job, LaFayette Superintendent Laura Lavine said Friday afternoon. Warren Smith, an assistant principal at Wellwood Middle School in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District, was hired to be principal at the school, which is located on the Onondaga … [Read more...] about Newly hired Onondaga Nation School principal turns down job amid debate
Onondaga Nation seeks meeting with LaFayette school board amid principal debate
Syracuse.com by Sarah Moses LAFAYETTE, N.Y. -- The attorney for the Onondaga Nation has sent the LaFayette School Board a letter requesting a meeting to discuss issues and concerns with the management of the Onondaga Nation School amid a debate over the selection of the school's new principal. Warren Smith, an assistant principal at Wellwood Middle School in the … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation seeks meeting with LaFayette school board amid principal debate