The Oneida's Shako:wi Cultural Center

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Shako:wi Cultural Center

Story Created: Aug 12, 2008 at 11:38 AM EDT

Story Updated: Aug 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM EDT

The 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 5 p.m. daily 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

Directions:
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.

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