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The Peacemaker's Gift

The Peacemaker's Gift

The Peacemaker brought the Great Law of Peace, Uniting Warring Nations

In a distant time the Oneida, Mohawk, Seneca, Onondaga and Cayuga warred against each other. It was a period of great upheaval that continued until the arrival of the Peacemaker, who brought The Great Law of Peace, uniting the warring nations and forming the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy.

To emphasize the union that had been created between the five nations, the Peacemaker chose a white pine tree, whose height pierced the firmament and whose needles cluster in groups of five.

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Haudenosaunee Impact Recognized by Congress

Haudenosaunee Impact Recognized by Congress

This year marks the 20th anniversary of an important resolution passed by Congress. Read more »

The True Spirit Of Thanksgiving Debuts

The True Spirit Of Thanksgiving Debuts

The Oneida Indian Nation float debuted in the 82nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ®. Read more »

Presenting: The True Spirit of Thanksgiving

Presenting: The True Spirit of Thanksgiving

Learn more about the Oneida Nation's True Spirit of Thanksgiving float. Read more »

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    The 4,777 employees of the Oneida Indian Nation collectively paid nearly $25 million in federal income tax, social security and state income taxes. On top of what the employees paid, the Nation paid nearly $9 million to Social Security to cover its portion for employees. In addition, the Nation paid more than $825,000 for life and disability insurance premiums and contributed more than $4.6 million to employee 401K plans. Read more »

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