Oneida Nation Vision Statement
A Nation of strong families built on Tsi?niyukwaliho t^ and a strong economy
Oneida Nation Mission Statement
To strengthen and protect our people, reclaim our land and enhance the environment by exercising our sovereignty.
Cultural Heritage Mission Statement
To preserve, protect, maintain, and interpret the Oneida traditions, artifacts, language, customs, and history in a manner that shall promote the dignity and respect of the Oneida people and culture.
Core Values
Kahletsyalusla - the heartfelt encouragement of the best in each of us
Kanolukhwasla-compassion, caring, identity and joy of being
Ka? nikuhli yo - the openness of the good spirit and mind
Ka?tshatst^sla - the strength of belief and vision as a People
Kalihwi yo - The use of good words about ourselves, our Nation and our future
Twah wah tsile? - We are family
Yukwatsistay^ - Our fire, our spirit with each of us
Goals as listed in the 2005 Comprehensive Plan:
1. Offer a variety of experiential programs to preserve and increase the knowledge and understanding of the Oneida Culture.
2. Continue to encourage ALL oneida Tribal members to participate in an Oneida language program.
3. Continue with the Capital Improvement Project for the Cultural Center.
4. Educate and communicate our cultural values/beliefs and history to other Tribes and general public.
2011 commemorates the 217th Anniversary of The Canandaigua Treaty of 1794
The Canandaigua Treaty established peace between the Six Nations and the U.S. Historical documentation shows this treaty was ratified in 1795 to acknowledge the sovereignty of the Six Nations.
Each of the Six Nations have the ability to govern and set laws as individual nations. Any type of land issues are also mentioned in the treaty, many of which have been overturned or ignored by the U.S. Supreme Court. However the treaty obligation is celebrated annually.
The treaty was negotiated between members of the Haudenosaunee Chiefs Council and Col. Timothy Pickering the official agent for George Washington. Witnesses and translators included representaton of the Quakers.
For more information on this treaty please see:
THE FOLLOWING BOOK HAS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ONEIDA AND IS ON SALE NOW FOR $3!
A General History of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and Sagole: A Greeting from Oneida. Click here for details.
Click Here to read on a variety of Oneida topics written by Nicolas Reynolds
Also check out ourVideo Clips - as we build this media it will host a variety of subjects
Click Here is you would like to see if your relative is one of the 500 Elders interviewed by Gordy McLester. This link will direct you to a listing of those elders. DVD for viewing are available at Cultural Heritage. Copies are not available at this time.
