Legends and Lore
Autumn ColorIn this version of a popular Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legend, we learn how the autumn leaves get their color. Read more » 
The Hermit ThrushIn this version of an Oneida legend a vibrant mosaic complete with birds of every type is created. Read more » 
Honoring Women
Conservation: A Haudenosaunee ViewThe Haudenosaunee have long known the importance of conserving Mother Earth’s bounty. They also know it is foolhardy to take too much of the abundance given by the Creator, for this upsets the balance of all things. Read more » 
The Legend of the No Face DollSince that time, the Haudenosaunee people do not put a face on their corn husk dolls. This is to remind people, never to think that they are better than anyone else or a great punishment will fall upon them. Read more » 
The Legend of How the Bear Lost Its TailThe legend of How the Bear Lost Its Tail is one of many traditional Haudenosaunee stories told from generation to generation. Read more » 
How the Clans were ChosenThe legend of how clans were chosen is believed to have its origins in the Haudenosaunee mourning process. Read more » 
Legend of the MosquitoesEvery year as the warm weather returns, an unpleasant accompaniment to balmy climes also makes a reappearance – the mosquitoes. The Haudenosaunee have an explanation as to why these pesky creatures torment people during the milder months. Read more » 
The Great SpiritThe Oneida People have always esteemed their Elders. The Oneidas have traditionally believed much can be learned by listening to the advice of those with years of living experience. Read more » 
The Legend of Thunder BoyThe story of Thunder Boy is a legend told by the Haudenosaunee to explain the existence of the rumbling in the sky that often accompanies the spring rains. Read more » 
June is the Month of the “Strawberry Moon”The strawberry – Aw⋀hihte’ in Oneida – has long been a revered gift of the Creator in Oneida and Haudenosaunee culture. Read more » 
How Medicines Came to the HaudenosauneeAmong the People of the Longhouse, the bear symbolizes gentleness and strength. The Bear Clan is attuned to spiritual well-being and medicinal healing, and the health of each village has rested in the hands of Bear Clan medicine women since time immemorial. Here is the story of how the women of the Bear Clan were chosen to learn the healing powers of the flora around them. Read more » |
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