Oneida Nation

The Oneida Nation maintains that all aspects of the Child physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual must be considered in the education process. This holistic approach must be a reflection of the values, beliefs, language and culture of the Oneida Nation. Learning will be enhanced through active participation in the classroom and through community involvement in the Education process. Education is regarded as a life- long process that begins in the cradle and continues through to adulthood. It is the process whereby our unique identity as a Nation is transmitted from one generation to the next. It is, in fact, the key to our survival. We therefore maintain that the Oneida Nation has an inherent duty to educate our children and that we have a responsibility over the curriculum and the language that is taught.