In Case You Missed It: The Oneida Singers on Oneida Live Yesterday, the Oneida Nation Hymn Singers joined us on Oneida Live to share their voices and stories. Here’s a video highlighting their short history and the powerful tradition they’ve carried forward for generations. The Oneida Singers have been a vital part of our community, preserving the sacred tradition of hymn singing and providing comfort at wakes, funerals, and celebrations. Today, this legacy continues through cultural programs th

On May 29-30, 1814, American forces and Oneida warriors defeated a British naval squadron at Big Sandy Creek in northwestern New York during the War of 1812. The Americans were transporting critical naval supplies—rigging, armament, and a massive anchor cable—from Oswego to the shipyards at Sackets Harbor, where three warships awaited completion. When British forces discovered the supply convoy and pursued it inland up Big Sandy Creek, American riflemen and Oneida Indians concealed themselves al