The Guswenta: Two Row Wampum Belt is a Symbol of Sovereignty
This belt symbolizes the agreement and conditions under which the Haudenosaunee welcomed the newcomers to this land. “You say that you are our father and I am your son.” We say, ‘We will not be like...
View ArticleA Message to Oneida Nation Members
Shekóli, To view an important message for Oneida Members from Nation Representative Ray Halbritter and the Oneida Nation Council please visit the link provided below. https://youtu.be/pKqftH4hvYM Happy...
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Award Winning Employee Training
Operation First With Our Guests, an initiative to create measurable standards and expectations to bring our First with Our Guest value to life in each department was implemented in Slots and Keno last...
View ArticleOneida Nation Announces Grand Opening of Point Place Casino will be March 1st
Less than a year after construction began, the new gaming venue in Bridgeport will open its doors to the public on Thursday, March 1. Point Place Casino will feature a modern gaming floor and several...
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Sisters Excited for Careers in Medicine
The Oneida Indian Nation continues to invest in future generations with educational scholarships that are designed to encourage academic achievement and enhance the quality of life for students. The...
View ArticleNew Police Chief Honored to Serve Nation Community
The Oneida Indian Nation promoted Captain Gary Henderson to Acting Chief of Police on August 21, 2017 and later announced him as the permanent Chief of Police on September 18, 2017. He takes over for...
View ArticleThe Art of Cornbread
This “Staff of Life” Provided Energy This hearty bread was once a staple in the diet of the Oneida People. For centuries this nutritious “staff of life” and its primary ingredient, corn flour, provided...
View ArticleHaudenosaunee Hunting and Fishing Techniques
The Haudenosaunee developed a cooperative culture, with each member of a village or clan responsible for helping others in the group. Women tended the crops together; men organized hunting and fishing...
View ArticleThe Legend of the Three Sisters
There are several legends surrounding the Three Sisters; indeed, almost every American Indian nation seems to have its own. The Cherokee legend involves three women who helped each other stay fed,...
View ArticleThe Interworking of the Three Sisters
Corn, beans and squash are known as the Sustainers of Life because they comprised the foundation of the Oneida diet of old. Although occasionally augmented by the nuts and berries that grew wild and...
View ArticleLacrosse Is Important to Many
By Clint Hill, Oneida Nation Turtle Clan Council Member May, 2001 Lacrosse – a spiritual game played centuries ago for recreation or political reasons – is a thriving sport throughout the world. For...
View ArticleThe Legend of the Gift of Tobacco
Long before there were classrooms, chalkboards, pencils and erasers, the People of the Oneida Nation were effectively teaching their children through stories. These tales are rich with lyricism and...
View ArticleThe Legend of Why The Owl Has Big Eyes
The legend of why Owl has big eyes is one of many traditional Haudenosaunee stories told from generation to generation. Here is one version. The Creator was busy creating various animals. He was...
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Oneida Indian Nation Partners with Oneida YMCA to Bring Archery Programs to...
The Oneida Indian Nation’s Oneida Heritage Center recently announced a partnership with the Oneida Family YMCA to provide archery instruction for all ages and ability levels at the center’s 12-lane...
View ArticleFishing for Life
Traditionally, Oneida fished for sustenance primarily during the fall and the spring spawning seasons. Since rods and hooks were unknown at the time, Oneida relied on corralling the fish in the water...
View ArticleSnow Snake: Traditional Winter Game of the Haudenosaunee
Snow Snake is a traditional Haudenosaunee game played during the winter. Historically, the games were played when the men of the villages returned from their annual hunting trip. The fun, sometimes...
View ArticleA Message to Oneida Nation Members
Shekóli, To view an important message for Oneida Members from Nation Representative Ray Halbritter and the Oneida Nation Council please visit the link provided below. https://youtu.be/pKqftH4hvYM Happy...
View Article‘The People of the Standing Stone’ Film Now Available for Download on iTunes
The story of Polly Cooper’s heroic journey to Valley Forge with Chief Shenendoah is an understated account of the Oneidas’ impact on the American Revolution. It was Cooper who travelled hundreds of...
View ArticleOneida Indian Nation Names Jerry Marrello as General Manager of its New Point...
Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (February 1, 2018) – The Oneida Indian Nation announced that Central New York native Jerry Marrello has been appointed the new General Manager of its highly-anticipated...
View ArticleOneida Indian Nation Rep. Ray Halbritter Honored with Native Voice Award by...
Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (February 14, 2018) – Oneida Nation Representative and Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter has been awarded the Native Voice Award, recognizing him as one of the...
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