The Oneida's Shako:wi Cultural Center Shako:wi Cultural CenterThe Shako:wi Cultural Center, named after former Nation Representative Richard Chrisjohn (Wolf Clan) whose Oneida name means “He Gives,” offers visitors an in depth look at the Oneida Nation. • Learn first-hand about the Oneidas as first allies of the colonists during the American Revolutionary War • View authentic Oneida arts and crafts: basketry, beadwork, dolls, rattles, and wampum. Housed in a handcrafted white pine log building on Nation lands, Shako:wi is filled with items and stories from the rich past and present of the Oneida People. Shako:wi is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, except for holidays including American Indian Day (Friday before Labor Day). Group tours available. Admission is free. Shako:wi Cultural Center 5 Territory Rd Oneida, NY 13421 Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ShakowiDirections: From East/West: NYS Thruway to Exit 33, Verona NY Left on Rt. 365 - Right on Rt. 5 - Left on Rt. 46 About 2 1/2 miles to Nation Territory. Left at flashing yellow light. From North/South: I-81 to NYS Thruway to Exit 33, Verona NY Left on Rt. 365 - Right on Rt. 5 - Left on Rt. 46 About 2 1/2 miles to Nation Territory. Left at flashing yellow light. For more information, call 1-315-829-8801. 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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