Oneidas Take Home Ribbons from Six Nations Indian Village

The Six Nations Agricultural Society Indian Village at the New York State Fair hosted several submissions from Haudenosaunee across the state for competitions in agriculture, and traditional arts and crafts. Many Oneidas were awarded first, second and third prize ribbons for their efforts. From growing the Three Sisters and other vegetables and fruits to knitted sweaters and quilts, Oneidas displayed their skills in a variety of disciplines.

The 2018 Fair also featured many social dances and presentations on each day of the 13-day event. Oneida Day was on Wednesday, August 29 and featured Nation Representative Ray Halbritter narrating traditional Oneida stories and legends along with explanations of the significance of each dance.

On Friday, Aug. 31, also known as Indian Day, a traditional Smoke Dance competition was held. Brooke Thomas (Wolf Clan) took first place in the women’s division while Heath Hill (Wolf Clan) took first place in the men’s and Nalani Hill (Wolf Clan) took third place in the girls ages 6-12 division.

Oneidas that took home ribbons this year included (be sure to check out some photos at the bottom of the page):

Kari Beane (Turtle Clan)

1^st place, Jar Jelly, Crabapple or Other Kind

Geraldine Feeley (Wolf Clan)

1^st place and 2^nd place, Pieced Cotton Quilt
1^st place, Embroidered Pillow Slips
1^st place, Centerpiece
1^st place, Crocheted Work Small

Sharlene Lascellas (Bear Clan)

1^st place, Drawing, Painting or Sculpture

Tammy Patterson (Wolf Clan)

3^rd place, Beaded Cushion

Penny Raymond (Turtle Clan)

1^st place and 2^nd place, Apron
1^st place, Knitting Large Pieces

Virginia Robbins (Wolf Clan)

1^st place, Five Early Apples

Barbara Sayers (Bear Clan)

1^st place, Crocheted Work Large

Lucille Stafford (Wolf Clan)

2^nd place, Crocheted Work Large

Rose Tompkins (Wolf Clan)

1^st place, Five Beets
1^st place, Pumpkin
1^st place and 3^rd place, Crookneck Squash
3^rd place, Ancient Iroquois Headdress

Kirby Watson (Wolf Clan)

1^st place, String Beans (any color)
2^nd place, Variety Squash

Anita Williams (Turtle Clan)

1^st place, Pillow Slips

Linda Williams (Turtle Clan)

2^nd place, Knitting Large Pieces