Photo Courtesy of Ross John Jr. They made it! On Friday, July 19th, the Great Jim Thorpe’s Longest Run(ners) reached Ohi:yo! They began their rely at the Cattaraugus territory to the Allegany territory. First, to honor the original “Great Jim Thorpe’s Longest Run” runners on the 40th Anniversary of their feat across the country. 27 […]
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The 40th Anniversary of “the Great Jim Thorpe’s Longest Run”
Reposted Courtesy of Ross John Jr. – The 40th Anniversary of “the Great Jim Thorpe’s Longest Run” FB Page Approximately 190 miles after Onondaga, the runners arrived into the Seneca Nation. Here are some pics from the Saylor Building in 1984. Visit The 40th Anniversary of “the Great Jim Thorpe’s Longest Run” FB page for […]
Ja:göh to the Players Representing the Jr Bandits at the Jr. NLL Tournament this August!
The Buffalo Bandits Youth Lacrosse program is entering three teams in the Jr. NLL Tournament again this August! Tryouts for those teams took place last month with a record number of kids turning out. Box lacrosse is growing in Buffalo! Congratulations to our Onöndowa’ga:’ players representing the Bandits at the Jr. NLL Tournament:
40th Year Commemoration of The Great Jim Thorpe Longest Run (1984-2024)
Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of this accomplishment with a day of commemoration Pictured above: 1984 runners. Friday, July 19th, 2024: We will kick off the day with a relay run from the Cattaraugus Territory CCC to the Allegany Territory White Pine Lodge, covering approximately 36 miles. This will be followed by […]
Ja:göh, Winter!
Ja:göh Winter Rivera, Onondawaga, Hota:yö:nih, of Ganöndase’, who received MVP for the Jr. Bandits – WNY Underclassmen All-Star Game for Team MacKay that took place June 13th at West Seneca East High School.
The Very First 6 Native Americans to Play Pro Football
Repost from Carlisle Indian School Football Immortals FB • George Shelafo (Chippewa)• Thomas Skenandore/Schanador (Oneida)• Isaac Seneca (Seneca) 1899 All-American• Bemus Pierce (Seneca)• Artie/Hartie or Hart Miller (Stockbridge)• Hawley Pierce (Seneca) All 6 were former Carlisle Indian School Football players & students.
Ja:göh to ALL Our Gowanda Onöndowa’ga Athletes of 2024!
Boys & Girls All Star Honors – Lacrosse and Baseball July 2, 2024 | Reposted from Gowanda Athletics Congrats to all these young athletes. It was quite a spring around here. Success doesn’t come easy. It takes effort and teamwork! Nya:wëh, Gowanda, for all of your support! #Letsgoblue
2024 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship
Players from Around the World will Compete for Gold at the 2024 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship worldjuniorlacrossechampionship.com Update July 1, 2024 – Onondaga Nation Arena has defaulted on their contract and the 2024 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship will be relocated to a new city and venue, to be announced soon. (June 18, 2024) […]
2024 Ride for Roswell- Team Wheel Strong
We raised funds for Roswell Park, celebrated cancer survivors, paid tribute to those we’ve lost and shared in the passion that connects us all: finding cures for cancer The Ride for Roswell’s Celebration of Hope happens the Friday night before ride day. It’s the kick-off to the ride with a special ceremony held at UB. […]
Ja:göh to our Onöndowa’ga athletes chosen as USA LACROSSE ALL-AMERICANS,
Winter Rivera and Chloe Luther! A boys and girls All-American is a player who exhibits superior skills and techniques and possesses exceptional game sense and knowledge. A USA Lacrosse All-American is one of the best players within their respective area of the country, while also embodying excellent sportsmanship. Winter was also named as a USA […]