Events

View some of our recurring events

View some of our popular events held regularly at the Mary C. Winder Community Center and Ray Elm Children and Elders Center for Oneida Indian Nation Members or program participants.

Youth LAX skills

For children under 12 and teens, lacrosse is about developing fundamental skills, understanding teamwork, and fostering a love for the sport. At the Mary C. Winder Community Center Friday's; 6pm – 7:30pm

Beading Buddies

Gather together with community members to work on your own projects, get guidance or share advice with fellow beading enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome. We gather Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Seed to Harvest

Explore the journey from seed to harvest and uncover the significance of traditional herbs and medicines, food sovereignty, biodiversity and more! Join us Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Upcoming community events

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Shako:wi Cultural Center Spring Festival No Face Dolls

First Allies Craft Fair at Fort Stanwix, Rome, NY.

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Shako:wi Cultural Center Spring festival

This free-to-attend event will feature several American Indian crafters and food vendors, plus Haudenosaunee social dance demonstrations. Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

American Indian Summertime Craft Fair

Visit the annual event featuring several Oneida Indian Nation and American Indian crafters as well as a Haudenosaunee social dance exhibition at 2 pm. Free admission and parking.

First Allies Craft Fair

Celebrating the Oneida Indian Nation’s role as America’s First Allies and America’s 250th, this free-to-attend event will feature several Oneida and American Indian crafters and food vendors, plus Haudenosaunee social dance demonstrations.