Celebrate the Strawberry
The strawberry has long been a revered gift of the Creator in Oneida and Haudenosaunee culture. The fruit is the Oneida name for June, and it is celebrated with the Strawberry Ceremony in mid-June, when this earliest of the summer berries is ripe for eating.
Oneidas used strawberries in many ways. Some were eaten immediately; some were mashed and mixed with maize to make strawberry bread; some were mashed and dried in strips (sometimes called “strawberry leather”) to be used later in cooking or to eat alone. The juice, or “strawberry water,” was known to promote health and well-being and was a feature of various ceremonies. Medicinal teas also were made from the leaves and roots of the plant, helping to heal such ailments as diarrhea and inflamed, achy joints. Most PopularInformation, photos, video or graphics from www.OneidaIndianNation.com may not be republished, uploaded, posted or distributed in any way without the prior approval of Oneida Indian Nation Communications. Permission is for one time use only. Any use of this material must be credited to: Oneida Indian Nation.
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