[As the 2020 US Census begins this spring, here is an article from 2001 regarding the Onondaga Nation's position about the US Census] Onondaga’s Say: That’s not us in your census Syracuse Post Standard By Mike McAndrew March 21, 2001 There’s much merriment on the Onondaga Nation when the U.S. Census Bureau figures are announced every decade. Ten years ago (1991), … [Read more...] about Onondaga’s Say: That’s not us in your census [reprint from 2001]
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New York State Education Department partners with Onondaga Nation School
Onondaga Nation- In the summer of 2014, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) reached out to the Onondaga Nation School for assistance. The State Education Department was creating modules to help support teachers in teaching the new Common Core Standards. One of the modules that NYSED created was for fourth graders which focused on the Haudenosaunee. “The NYSED … [Read more...] about New York State Education Department partners with Onondaga Nation School
Making the Most of a Personalized Education
Adelphi University - Sophia Powless grew up in the Onondaga Nation, a tribal territory located near Syracuse, New York. There, volleyball was a family tradition, and she competed in a club team that made it to several national playoffs. “It’s been in my life for as long as I can remember,” she said. “It was natural for me to go into the sport.” Read More … [Read more...] about Making the Most of a Personalized Education
Protector of the Earth: Beverly Powless on her family’s legacy, Onondaga Nation
Syracuse.com By Ellen M. Blalock In this series, we are sharing personal photo albums and Advance Media Group photos from the archive of prominent families of Central New York. Beverly Powless Beverly Powless, 79, grew up on the Onondaga Nation. Her father was Chief Irving Powless, Sr. From an early age, she learned the value of being a steward of history. She … [Read more...] about Protector of the Earth: Beverly Powless on her family’s legacy, Onondaga Nation
NAIG Spotlight: Sophia Powless
Oñgwaweñna’ by Wendiyoh Estrada-Goeman The Onondaga Nation will be sending athletes, coaches, and representatives to the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Canada. NAIG is an all-indigenous competition celebrating native communities and their athletes from all across Turtle Island (North America). Team Haudenosaunee (New York) is comprised of athletes … [Read more...] about NAIG Spotlight: Sophia Powless
The Onondaga: 2007 Photo Essay
In 2007, John Berry of the Syracuse Post Standard published a photo essay of daily life on the Onondaga Nation. This five part essay, narrated by the late Clan Mother Audrey Shenandoah, provides an overview of the Onondaga Government and its 2005 Onondaga Land Rights Action before leading the viewer through the four seasons at Onondaga. Parts 1 & 2 Part … [Read more...] about The Onondaga: 2007 Photo Essay
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