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
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4th Annual Trail Run
By Oñgwaweñna' Onondaga Nation- The day is Friday, November 28th, the morning after most everyone filled their bellies with turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, green bean casserole and apple pie. Runners woke to 32° and a fresh blanket of fallen snow. And even with the chilly winter conditions, Thirty-one (31) strong, welcomed the morning and braved the thought of tackling … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Trail Run
Burn off your holiday feast at annual Onondaga Nation Trail Run
Onondaga Nation- The 4th annual Onondaga Nation Trail Run will be held Friday morning on the Onondaga Nation. "Come on down and work off the mash potatoes and gravy," said Race Director Shirley Hill. … [Read more...] about Burn off your holiday feast at annual Onondaga Nation Trail Run
AC Field to get Major Facelift
Onondaga Nation- It has been reported that the Onondaga Nation Athletic Club (AC) Field has 3 new softball fields that will be ready for play in the spring. But many have wondered why is there still construction sill occurring? The answer is, more major renovations. “Once the Tsha’Thonswatha (the fire barn) is completed, we can utilize the space for more community centered … [Read more...] about AC Field to get Major Facelift
Onondaga Nation celebrating 220th anniversary of Canandaigua Treaty with US
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (AP) -- Native American leaders are marking the 220th anniversary of the signing of the Canandaigua Treaty today. The Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy signed the peace treaty with the U.S. government on Nov. 11, 1794 in Canandaigua. The Onondaga Nation says its leaders will commemorate the signing Tuesday in that Finger Lakes city along with local … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation celebrating 220th anniversary of Canandaigua Treaty with US
Onondaga Nation participates in Climate March
NYC - The Onondaga Nation leaders are given the responsibility of making decisions for the seven generations unborn. It was clear with our Mother Earth in need of help, that leaders and people from the Onondaga Nation made the trip south to be apart of the Peoples Climate March. News: Rt.com: World stages ‘biggest ever’ climate change march NYT.com: Taking a Call … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation participates in Climate March
Hoping to Reverse History and Pollution
New York Times By Kirk Simple SYRACUSE, March 25 - From a hillock on the shore of Onondaga Lake, Brad Powless, the newest chief of the Onondaga Nation, traced the outlines of his community's struggles, both ancient and modern. Hundreds of years ago, he said, pointing across the water, a peace delegation representing several Indian tribes crossed from the east side of the … [Read more...] about Hoping to Reverse History and Pollution