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The Meaning of the Oneida Seal

The Oneida seal has significant meaning.

The eagle sitting on top of the tree is a protector and has great vision to watch over all Nations. The eagle warns us of impending danger.
The wampum belt symbolizes the six nations in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The wampum has the power to make a good mind.
The tree of peace is said to be a great white pine tree planted when the Peacemaker came to visit our people and bring the good message of peace, power, and righteousness. Buried under the white roots spread in all four directions are the weapons of our people, creating an everlasting peace.
Each clan, wolf, turtle, and bear, is displayed in the tree of peace.
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  • Kuhl Highlights Oneida Women in History at DFAS Lunch Event

    Kathy Kuhl, Oneida Nation’s Central New York Indian Outreach Coordinator, was a recent guest speaker at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service’s (DFAS) Women’s History Month ‘Lunch-and-Learn’ event. Kuhl told of the rich history and accomplishments of Oneida women. Her talk told of Sky Woman, the Three Sisters, Two Kettles, Polly Cooper, Mary Winder and the many Oneida women who have served and are currently serving this country as members of the armed forces. Her talk focused on the accomplishments of these and other Oneida women in history and she shared with the group information about the role of women in Oneida culture, a matrilineal society.

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