Oneida: People of the Standing Stone

Government

The Oneidas have approximately 1,000 enrolled Members, about half of whom live in Central New York. Each clan chooses representatives for the Oneida’s governing body known as the Council. According to tradition, male council members are responsible for daily decisions while Clan Mothers make long-term decisions. Tradition also requires Nation leaders and Members... Read more »

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Oneida Nation-U.S.

Each November the Oneidas celebrate the anniversary of the Canandaigua Treaty and Veterans Day. Read More »

Commitment to the Seventh Generation

The People and the leadership of the Oneida Indian Nation have identified three principal long-range goals to guide the community... Read More »

Full Text, End Notes Oneida Hanyery vs. Joseph Brant

Full text and end notes to “The Oriskany Battle of Oneida Hanyery and Mohawk Joseph Brant,” by Historian Anthony Wonderly. Read More »

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