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
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Onondaga Nation expresses environments concerns about site of Lakeview Amphitheater
VRWO: (Listen to interview) Onondaga County's Lakeview Amphitheater comes to life tonight for the first time, when country star Miranda Lambert takes the stage. Many in the community hail the entertainment venue, along the shores of Onondaga Lake, as an economic engine for years to come. But there are still environmental concerns from one front, about the choice to build a … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation expresses environments concerns about site of Lakeview Amphitheater
Chazen Companies studies muddy Onondaga Creek
When the Onondaga gather, the Ganoñhanyoñh is recited. This ritual gives thanks to all of the living parts of creation that includes the cool water. Without which there would be no life. “Water runs through the veins of Mother Earth,” stated Tadodaho Sid Hill. “It is so very important that we give thanks to the waters. Water is so intertwined in our culture. It’s a part of … [Read more...] about Chazen Companies studies muddy Onondaga Creek
Indians want Pope Francis to rescind doctrine
NY Daily News: Apologies are fine, but Native Americans need concrete action from the Vatican, says Sid Hill, Tadodaho (chief) of upstate’s Onondaga Nation. Hill, a longtime defender of native rights, was elated to hear Pope Francis acknowledge in July the “grave sins” perpetrated against the indigenous people of our hemisphere “in the name of God.” “I humbly ask … [Read more...] about Indians want Pope Francis to rescind doctrine
Onondaga Nation Youth Protest Onondaga Lake Swim
Onondaga Lake —Onondaga Lake isn’t clean yet, and the Onondaga Nation knows it. That’s why over 20 Onondaga Nation youth stood up for their future and protested at the “Clean Lake Party in the Park” at which 40 local Syracuse politicians and celebrities jumped in the lake. “I don’t want to see anyone get sick or hurt from this lake,” stated Pierce Smith, of the Onondaga … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Youth Protest Onondaga Lake Swim
No temples, no steeples, sacred all the same: The Six Nations, and the meaning of Onondaga Lake
Syracuse: Clay and Kroy Arnold, twin brothers who play forOnondaga Community College's national championship men's lacrosse team, drove Thursday night to see a Fallout Boy concert at Darien Lake, near Buffalo, then hustled home and pulled themselves out of bed early Friday so they could hurry to Onondaga Lake. … [Read more...] about No temples, no steeples, sacred all the same: The Six Nations, and the meaning of Onondaga Lake
Opening Day
Onondaga Nation- The weather for the first time was over 80°, burgers and hot dogs were cooking and the macaroni salad and salt potatoes were ready to be put on the plates. The ball field was hoppin’ on Monday, May 4th, as the Onondaga Nation’s pee wee softball team took the field. This annual occurrence had some significance as this was the first time an official game was … [Read more...] about Opening Day