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Legends and Oneida Life

Storytelling is an important component of the Oneida’s oral tradition.

As Haudenosaunee legends were passed down from generation to generation, the stories took on many variations. The Oneidas enjoyed stories about Little People, Flying Heads, and the Thunders. A majority of stories took on the familiar setting of woods and featured woodland creatures.

It is these stories that taught Oneidas how to live, how to act, what to expect during the changeable seasons, and how to properly care for ...
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History

First Allies, Continued Friendship

The Oneida Indian Nation is known as the United States’ first ally, having fought with the colonists during the American Revolution. The Oneidas participated in key battles such as Oriskany and Saratoga, and traveled hundreds of miles to deliver corn to Washington’s starving troops at Valley Forge.

Fast forward to today, and the Oneida Nation continues this...
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Culture

Companion Planting

Corn, beans, and squash -- special gifts from the Creator -- were interplanted to maximize success. Learn how one plant would draw from another, and how the Oneidas would use these sustainers of life commonly referred to as the Three Sisters. Read more »

Enterprises

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In the Community

Oneida Nation Foundation donations help all aspects of CNY, Indian country

Over the past several months, the Oneida Nation Foundation has contributed $15,393 to needy organizations and institutions in both Indian country and in Upstate New York. “These donations are part of the ongoing efforts of the Oneida Indian Nation to help our brothers and sisters in Indian country, as well as our neighbors here locally,” stated Chuck Fougnier, chairman of the Oneida Nation Foundation. Read more »

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