Onondaga Nation - Bradley Powless has announced his retirement from teaching at the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Powless began teaching at his childhood elementary school 30 years ago. “I had just finished earning my Masters degree from Penn State in Special Education when I applied to teach at ONS,” said Powless. “I was excited … [Read more...] about Bradley Powless Retires from the Onondaga Nation School
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Gohahagehdeh, JoAnne Powless, Book Give Away
Onondaga Nation - If you enter Gohahagehdeh's 5th grade classroom at the Onondaga Nation School (ONS), often you will see students and her classroom library enjoying a good book. That is not by accident. “I grew up with books and always have loved to read,” said Gohahagehdeh (JoAnne Powless). “I try to give my students that love too.” That love of books led Gohahagehdeh … [Read more...] about Gohahagehdeh, JoAnne Powless, Book Give Away
History Not Worth Perserving
The Cortland Standard by Lily Byrne Croton, NY - A little over a year ago, the Groton Central School District announced it would change its name away from the Indians, following a state ultimatum — to districts across the state — to either change the mascot or lose state aid. Last week, students announced the new mascot, the Groton Red Hawks. We’re ready to root for the … [Read more...] about History Not Worth Perserving
Ithaca City School District to recognize Haudenosaunee natives with flag raising.
A purple and white flag representing the Native American Haudenosaunee Confederacy will now hang beside the American flag at Ithaca High School. Ithaca Journal by Jack Mack The Ithaca City School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to fly the flag of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy at Ithaca High School to commemorate “the district’s commitment to reversing the legacy of … [Read more...] about Ithaca City School District to recognize Haudenosaunee natives with flag raising.
The Canandaigua Treaty: Acknowledging the Past Will Shape Our Future
The Canandaigua Treaty of 1794 highlights the importance of Indigenous land stewardship in climate activism and leadership. The Climate Reality Project By Sophia Powless Nov. 11, 2022 The climate crisis has made us reflect on how we can come together and change our behaviors for the betterment of the environment and humanity. Though in order to move forward, … [Read more...] about The Canandaigua Treaty: Acknowledging the Past Will Shape Our Future
The Late Chief Irving Powless Jr Recalls the Return of the Wampum Belts
October, 21, 1989 By Chief Irving Powless Jr. First published 2/28/2014 The day started out early as everyone dressed their best and we were going to burn tobacco and dance for such a great day. For the first time in 92 years, the wampum belts were coming back to Onondaga. Last Friday, Chief Leon Shenandoah, Chief Vincent Johnson and I traveled to Albany. There we signed … [Read more...] about The Late Chief Irving Powless Jr Recalls the Return of the Wampum Belts
Climate Reality – International Day for World Indigenous Peoples
August 9th has been identified by the United Nations as the International Day for World Indigenous Peoples. Al Gore's Climate Reality foundation reached out to Onondaga's Sophia Powless to make a statement on Ethino•ha tsha' Oñweñja•de' (Mother Earth) on this International Day for Indigenous People. Click to view … [Read more...] about Climate Reality – International Day for World Indigenous Peoples