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
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Tsha Thoñ’nhes: Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement of 2016
Syracuse, NY - On March 21, 2016, the first day of spring brought an honor to the Onondaga Nation. The Syracuse Section of Society of Civil Engineers named the Nation’s Tsha Thoñ’nhes as the recipient of the Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement of 2016. “We are very honored that the Society of Civil Engineers recognized us for Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes,” said Onondaga council … [Read more...] about Tsha Thoñ’nhes: Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement of 2016
LaFayette Volleyball Falls in Regionals to Tioga
Chittenango- The LaFayette girls volleyball team lost to Tioga in a 5 set thriller for a birth in the State finals. Tioga, the Sectional champion from Section 4, had an impressive resume heading into the game with an undefeated record (20-0) including two quality wins over last year’s Section 4 champion, Harpursville. “We knew this would be a great challenge for us,” said … [Read more...] about LaFayette Volleyball Falls in Regionals to Tioga
A Dream Build
OCC.edu: The World Indoor Lacrosse Championships started on September 18, with much fanfare and continues through the weekend. The Onondaga Nation will host the tournament this year, marking the first time an international sporting event will be held on indigenous lands. To ready themselves for the Championships the Nation recently built a state-of-the-art multi-use facility to … [Read more...] about A Dream Build
Onondaga Nation builds Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes in record time
By Sarah Moses Syracuse.com Photos by Mike Greenlar ONONDAGA NATION – In 2010, England would not allow the Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team to enter the country to compete in the world championships because the players were traveling on their Haudenosaunee passports. The traditional Iroquois passports, accepted internationally for three decades, were suddenly considered … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation builds Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes in record time
Gahόñhsӓ’ (Box) Plans Unveiled
March 19, 2015 As spring fights its way through the snow, the boy’s lacrosse sticks are in full bloom as they ready for a new season. To ready ourselves for the upcoming lacrosse seasons, the Onondaga Nation has partnered with Bennetts & Huysman Architects and Hueber Breuer Construction for the construction of a new lacrosse facility, Gahόñhsӓ’. “We wanted to create … [Read more...] about Gahόñhsӓ’ (Box) Plans Unveiled
Volleyball Trio from Onondaga Nation has a Successful Season
By Summer Frazier Oñgwaweñna’ photos by Matt Coulter Onondaga Nation- Congratulations are in order for three girls from the Onondaga Nation: Sophia Powless, Logan Booth and Rhiannon Abrams. All three girls are distinguished students and athletes; they are fine examples of how hard work and determination pays off. Sophia made a strong showing this year with 226 kills, 41 … [Read more...] about Volleyball Trio from Onondaga Nation has a Successful Season