Teacher Maryanne DeNova helps her students create artwork using squash -- one of the Three Sisters. MultimediaThree Sisters
This time of year at the Oneida Nation's Early Learning Center, students learn about the spirit of Thanksgiving and, more importantly, about Oneida traditions.
Recently the preschool and pre-k classes did special projects involving the "sustainers of life" — corn, beans and squash. The Haudenosaunee consider these three vegetables to be special gifts from the Creator. The well-being of each crop is believed to be protected by one of the Three Sister Spirits. Many a legend has been woven around the Three Sisters – sisters who would never be separated, and who should be planted together, eaten together and celebrated together. In the pre-k class, teachers Jane Polachek and Brittany Jacobs supervised as students diced up beans, carrots, celery, zucchini to add to their Three Sisters Stew. The dish was prepared in the morning and served in the afternoon as a snack. While the preschool class also had prepared different Three Sisters-inspired dishes, they instead took a different approach. Teachers Maryanne DeNova and Vicki Davis had children use squash to create some unique artwork. 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.
|
Pressroom
Weather
Current Condition
:
Overcast
|
