Onondaga Nation

People of the Hills

Powless

Who Are these People Anyway?

by

"In this fascinating book, Powless writes of his experiences living for over eighty years on traditional Onondaga territory. He tells of the teachings passed down through generations and shares traditional knowledge of environmental challenges and sustainability. This book not only provides a better understanding of the Onondaga people, it creates a bridge between the Onondaga … [Read more...] about Who Are these People Anyway?

LaFayette Volleyball Falls in Regionals to Tioga

by

Chittenango- The LaFayette girls volleyball team lost to Tioga in a 5 set thriller for a birth in the State finals. Tioga, the Sectional champion from Section 4, had an impressive resume heading into the game with an undefeated record (20-0) including two quality wins over last year’s Section 4 champion, Harpursville. “We knew this would be a great challenge for us,” said … [Read more...] about LaFayette Volleyball Falls in Regionals to Tioga

Lacrosse Comes Home: The Onondaga Nation hosts the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships

by

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOURDAN BENNETT-BEGAYE (DINÉ) NativePeoples.com: SYRACUSE, N.Y.—Fans still stretch their arms toward players as the Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team passes by, hoping for a high-five or an autograph. Despite taking silver to Canada’s gold at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships in September, family and supporters from across Indian Country hold … [Read more...] about Lacrosse Comes Home: The Onondaga Nation hosts the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships

Powless Inducted in to Hall of Fame

by

Redhawkslax.com: Syracuse- On October 18, 2015, Barry Powless was inducted into the 2015 Greater Central New York Lacrosse Hall of Fame.  The Hall recognized Powless for is accolades on the field and behind the bench. Barry’s lacrosse career started like most boys in the Nation, in the box.  At the age of 13, Barry had the opportunity to play alongside his father against the … [Read more...] about Powless Inducted in to Hall of Fame

Thompson Brothers hold camp for Nation youth

by

Onondaga Nation- How do four of the top players on the Nationals Lacrosse team prepare for the upcoming World Games on their Nation? Extra practice, sprints, re-string a stick or two? Yes, there is that. Plus for the Thompson brothers: Jeremy, Hiana, Miles and Lyle, they decided to put on a lacrosse camp for the Onondaga Nation youth. The Thompson Brothers travel all over … [Read more...] about Thompson Brothers hold camp for Nation youth

Redhawks win Series over Allegany 16-10

by

Redhawkslax.com: Friday night was a blue moon as Allegany and the Redhawks squared off in their best of five series.  The hometown Redhawks were looking to end the series while the visiting Arrows wanted to get the series back to their own floor.  The “Once in a blue moon” theory seemed to be in effect a both teams were scoreless for the first ten minutes of play.  Allegany … [Read more...] about Redhawks win Series over Allegany 16-10