New York Times Rick Rojas ONONDAGA NATION — The cicadas return with no regard for subtlety. Their trill vibrates through the thick woods that cover much of the Onondaga Nation, sounding to those who welcome them like a natural symphony and registering in other ears as something akin to a muffled car alarm. These days, they are inescapable: thwapping into windshields, … [Read more...] about A Story of Survival Revived by the Cicadas’ Loud (and Crunchy) Return
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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