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: Kyla Smoke
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Onondaga Nation teen named 2017 New York State Fair Indian Village Princess
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- An Onondaga Nation resident and LaFayette High School senior was named 2017 Indian Village Princess at the New York State Fair. Kyla Smoke, 18, will represent the Onondaga Nation for 13 days at the fair. She'll be the lead dancer and an announcer. Her duties will also include greeting visitors and answering questions about Haudenosaunee culture and … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation teen named 2017 New York State Fair Indian Village Princess
LaFayette Volleyball Falls in Regionals to Tioga
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