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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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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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