Clans of the Oneida Indian Nation
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Clans
Bear, Turtle and Wolf are the three clans of the Oneida Indian Nation.
Ours is a matrilineal society, which means your clan and Nation membership all come from your mother.
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Bear
Taught us gentleness and strength.
It takes more strength not to raise your hand to strike someone than it does to strike them.
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Turtle
Taught us patience, never to give up.
Seen as strength and solidarity, old and wise, and well respected. |
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Wolf
Taught us to use our ears and be watchful.
Strong sense of family. |
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