Oneida History | Tribal Histories

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Published 2020-10-27
From the flowing waters of Duck Creek, elder Randy Cornelius shares the oral tradition of the Oneida people, including their creation story, and explains how he has learned to navigate two worlds: The modern and the traditional.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Chris..L
    My Grandma was full Oneida and so proud of it.
  • @Tess28281
    I am Oneida. I am learning more about my family as days go on.. Blessed! Wolf...
  • @jwathey603
    Thank You Everything you are speaking of is so true and honorable to our creator. Thank you for sharing and guiding your heritage to your offspring and people like myself.
  • @iamfree-ce7xd
    Do you know how I would go about finding my heritage? We weren't taught anything, and I am wanting to know my roots and clan. I am a Stone. I also am amazed that you say Oneida actually came from Appalachia before New York. A few years ago, the Creator called me away from everything I knew. I packed my car with some things and drove off, following His lead. He led me to the Smoky Mountains, which is part of Appalachia. I've been here since, serving people and becoming the woman I need to be. The desire to know my roots is becoming stronger. Thank you for doing this video!!
  • @hummerz
    Greetings from Australia, I enjoyed listening to his story. Thank you
  • America owes a major debt of gratitude to the Oneida!!! Without Chief Han Yerry there would be no America as we know it because Washington's troops would have starved to death at Valley Forge. God Bless these people and may we also celebrate them as America's first allies every July 4th!!!👍✌🏼
  • @lilnative9601
    This is my tribe and they help me out so much. Im greatful to be Native American a good mind a good heart a good fire. Proud to say that.
  • @hhwippedcream
    Thank you for giving us all the privilege of learning from your lived experience and background. Inspiring to know that we can move forward toward a more connected society.
  • @WD-0820
    I really love hearing about the creation story, my mother used to tell me about it :)
  • As a younger man i felt honored to be a part of traditions being that im not native thank you
  • @pfox9962
    Thank you for sharing! Much respect and many blessings 🦋
  • Loved, this History. My Maternal Grandfather was Oneida and My Great Grandmother Sophia; Oneida from Wisconsin. It is a blessing to learn this narrative as my grandfather was separated from the tribe!
  • @Chris..L
    Thank you for sharing your story.