AN INTEGRAL PILLAR OF THE COLONIZATION and FORCED ASSIMILATION POLICIES OF THE UNITED STATES IN VIOLATION OF TREATIES by Joseph Heath, Esq. General Counsel of the Onondaga Nation INTRODUCTION: The Onondaga Nation and the Haudenosaunee have never accepted the authority of the United States to make Six Nations citizens become citizens of the United States, as … [Read more...] about THE CITIZENSHIP ACT OF 1924
2018
Honoring Onondaga’s Oren Lyons, Le Moyne grapples with Jesuit history
National Catholic Reporter: By Renee K. Gadoua SYRACUSE, N.Y. — When Onondaga Nation faithkeeper Oren Lyons accepts an honorary degree Sunday, May 20, at Le Moyne College, the Jesuit institution will recognize his international advocacy for indigenous peoples, human rights and environmental stewardship. The award also honors the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in the college's … [Read more...] about Honoring Onondaga’s Oren Lyons, Le Moyne grapples with Jesuit history
Ogweñ•yó’da’ déñ’se’ Hanadagá•yas: The Cicada and George Washington
May 14, 2018 By Dehowähda•dih The Ogweñ•yó’da’ (or cicada) is expected to return to the Onondaga Nation this summer. The people of the nation long have enjoyed the Ogweñ•yó’da’ as a great snack. As a youth, I would be given a paper bag to head out in the morning to “go picking” for a snack. My brother even took a large bag of cooked cicada to Ceremonies to share with … [Read more...] about Ogweñ•yó’da’ déñ’se’ Hanadagá•yas: The Cicada and George Washington
Young dancers shine at Children’s Powwow on Onondaga Nation
ONONDAGA NATION --By Sarah Moses Buckshot Native American youth danced and competed Saturday afternoon at the Children's Powwow on the Onondaga Nation. It was the first year of the event, which honored Haudenosaunee culture through social dance competitions. Read More … [Read more...] about Young dancers shine at Children’s Powwow on Onondaga Nation
Making the Most of a Personalized Education
Adelphi University - Sophia Powless grew up in the Onondaga Nation, a tribal territory located near Syracuse, New York. There, volleyball was a family tradition, and she competed in a club team that made it to several national playoffs. “It’s been in my life for as long as I can remember,” she said. “It was natural for me to go into the sport.” Read More … [Read more...] about Making the Most of a Personalized Education
Native Players, Coaches, and an Owner Making Waves In Professional Lacrosse
Vincent Schilling Lyle Thompson, Onondaga, scores 100th goal with Georgia Swarm, additional comments from Quinn Powless, Mohawk, Kyle Jackson, Aamjiwnaang First Nations and Jerome Thompson Fans of the Georgia Swarm in the National Lacrosse League celebrated Native American Heritage Night on March 24th at the Infinite Energy Arena. Lyle Thompson, Onondaga, celebrated by … [Read more...] about Native Players, Coaches, and an Owner Making Waves In Professional Lacrosse
For 57 years, this man has crafted wooden lacrosse sticks by hand
Daily Orange: By Matthew Guitierrez As steam formed inside a rusty oil tank, Alfie Jacques crafted wooden lacrosse sticks at a barn down a dirt driveway on the Onondaga Nation reservation a few miles south of Syracuse University. The tank in question measures a few feet wide and about 8 feet long. Its temperature was set so high that steam shot out of the 1,000-liter drum … [Read more...] about For 57 years, this man has crafted wooden lacrosse sticks by hand