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Weaving A Story

While Laurel Parker (Turtle Clan) was fascinated by the beadwork being reviewed by Elders, Lucia Thomas (Turtle Clan) was intent upon the baskets. Read more »

Oneida Culture

Beadwork as Survival Art

Laurel Parker (Turtle Clan) is an artist motivated by the designs she viewed on the beaded items on display for Elders' viewing at the Ray Elm Children and Elders' Center. Holding a heart-shaped whimsy, Laurel was amazed at the size of the beads used in the ornamentation. Read more »

The Art of Cornbread

Oneidas learn how to make cornbread. Once a staple in the Oneida diet, Members gathered in the cookhouse to learn the ancient art. Read more »

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 »

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Seasoned Retail Industry Professional to Head SavOn
Sean Brown has been named director of the Oneida Nation’s SavOn operations. He will oversee a dozen fuel and convenience stores in the Oneida area, as well as wholesale operations. He has nearly 20 years of experience in retail. Read more »

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Oneida Nation Announces Employee of the Year
Ryan Langone of Rome, N.Y. was named the Oneida Nation’s Employee of the Year at a recognition dinner held March 4 in The Showroom at Turning Stone Resort. Langone was awarded a trip for two to one of the following vacation destinations: Disney World, Las Vegas or the Grand Canyon. To further demonstrate the Oneida Nation’s appreciation to its employees, the Nation provided the same prize to the runner-up; Heather Light of North Bay, a public affairs specialist in the Nation’s Media Relations office. Read more »
Gaming Claims by Vickers, Peterman and UCE rejected in new federal court ruling
Legal theories upon which David Vickers and Scott Peterman, leaders of Upstate Citizens for Equality, staked their credibility in efforts to rally public support against the U.S. Department of Interior's decision to accept more than 13,000 acres of Oneida Nation reservation into federal trust, have been dismissed in yet another federal court ruling. The decision was issued yesterday, March 4, by U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence E. Kahn. The federal court rejected Vickers and Peterman's decade-long challenges to the legality of gaming at Turning Stone, which was a significant part of their opposition to Oneida trust land. The court specifically ruled against allegations that the Oneida gaming compact is invalid and that gaming cannot occur on the Oneida reservation. In so ruling, the Court -- yet again -- reaffirmed that the Oneida Nation's 300,000 acres reservation was never disestablished. Read more »
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