Kalihwisaks

06/18/2026

58th Annual Miss Oneida Pageant Crowns 2026–27 Oneida Nation Royalty

Please join us in congratulating the newly crowned 2026–27 Oneida Nation Royalty, announced during the 58th Annual Miss Oneida Pageant, held Tuesday, June 16, at Oneida Casino Hotel.

As the former titleholders passed on their responsibilities as Ambassadors of the Oneida Nation, three outstanding young Oneida women accepted the honor of representing our Nation over the coming year.

👑 Miss Oneida: Riley Aguirre, 20, who attends Syracuse University and is pursuing a degree in Communication & Rhetorical Studies with a minor in American Indian & Indigenous Studies

👑 Jr. Miss Oneida: Destiny Doxtator, 15, a student attending Oneida Nation High School

👑 Lil' Miss Oneida: Nova Rae Danforth, 12, a middle school student in the Oneida Nation School System

The Oneida Royalty will serve as official representatives of the Oneida Nation for the next year and will make their first major appearance during Grand Entry at the 52nd Annual Oneida Pow wow, beginning Friday, June 26, at 7 PM on the Oneida Pow Wow grounds behind the Norbert Hill Center.

Crown and Banner Artist is Nicole Holland

Be sure to follow the Oneida Nation Royalty of WI social media pages throughout the year to keep up with appearances, community events, cultural celebrations, and their journey as ambassadors for the Oneida Nation.

Learn more about our 2026–27 Oneida Nation Royalty in an upcoming edition of the Kalihwisaks as they share their introduction letters to the community.

Congratulations to Riley, Destiny, and Nova as they begin a year of leadership, service, and representing the Oneida Nation with pride!

06/17/2026

Oneida Nation Pow Wow 52nd Pow Wow Update // June 26th-28th 📅
📍Norbert Hill Center, Oneida Nation of WI

Official Social Media Updates: Oneida Pow wow

Explore Oneida: https://exploreoneida.com/

06/12/2026

Why pay $15 when you can pay $12?

Advanced discounted tickets for this year's 52nd Annual Oneida Pow wow are available now at all Oneida One Stops.

Oneida Pow Wow tickets are on sale at all Oneida One Stops. Get them while you can and save $3.

06/10/2026

Due to the potential for severe weather the Legislative Operating Committee’s Wednesday, June 10, 2026, LOC Community Meeting that was to occur from 5:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. in the Norbert Hill Center Cafeteria is CANCELED.

This community meeting will be rescheduled for an upcoming date this summer.

If you have any questions regarding the cancelation of this community meeting please contact [email protected]

06/06/2026

On Monday, May 25, 2026, under direction of Robert Cornelius VFW Post 7784 Commander Deke Suri, community members and local Veterans visited each cemetery in Oneida, the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community, and the Oneida Nation Veterans Memorial Wall (ONVMW) to honor the lives, service, and legacies of Oneida Nation Veterans.

The Kalihwisaks is proud to follow along with the Veterans to capture the moments of this meaningful event. We are grateful to stand together in remembrance, honoring our history, and carrying these stories forward.

A special thank you to Kristen Hanke, who played TAPS at each venue. Also, as the event ended at the ONVMW, a flag was presented to Anthony Jaeger whose father and Army Veteran, Carl passed away the Sunday before.

06/05/2026

❗️Brawl In The Backwoods! ❗️

Catch Oneida Nation member Lorenz Jordan tomorrow night!
📍Ho Chunk Gaming Wittenburg
⏰Doors open at 5pm.

And In This Corner…Lorenz Jordan!!!!!!

Lorenz, a member of the Oneida Nation, will be headlining the main event during Brawl In The Backwoods, a professional boxing event Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenburg. The event is promoted by Native American 5X World Champ, Virgil Hill.

Jordan, who is currently in training in Albany, New York, expresses his passion and inspiration for the sweet science of boxing and acknowledges his support system that enabled him to develop and compete in such a prestigious event.

“I am grateful and blessed that God continues to allow me the ability to pursue my dream. Through my journey, I have grown so much not just physically, but mentally. I am truly thankful for this opportunity and am excited to put on a great performance in front of my family and friends. I have always had a passion for boxing from a young age. As a child I would visit the boxing gym with my dad as he would work out, hear his stories, and just enjoyed watching fights with my dad. I would like to acknowledge and thank my dad (Larry Jordan) and my coaches (Ty Goldston and Jerrick Jones from Albany, New York) for preparing me for this next level,” says Lorenz.

Get your tickets now and come out to support Lorenz!

06/03/2026

Good afternoon. For all candidates who want to place a 1/4pg ad in the July edition of the Kalihwisaks, the deadline to submit to [email protected] is Thursday, June 4th. Please put in the subject line Political Ad - Name. The deadline to pay the $45 ad fee is Monday, June 8th. If payment is not received by Monday, June 8th, then no ad will be published. These are hard deadlines for submission notice and payment. Please pass on.

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06/03/2026

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, during the Oneida Business Committee meeting, Paul Ninham and Cristina Danforth received the Lifetime Achievement Award for their commitment and service to the Nation. Both former council members have held various positions in the community, and their dedication is greatly appreciated.

The upcoming edition of the Kalihwisaks will feature an article on their accomplishments!

05/30/2026

Rachel Fernandez, Menominee Nation, organized the Wrap the Capitol in Red event at the steps of Wisconsin's capitol in Madison Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The event, now in its fifth year, acknowledges the Native victims and families of the ongoing MMIW crisis.

To support this event, Stacey Skenandore, Women's Domestic Abuse Advocate of Oneida's Human Services Division, coordinated a group of Oneida Community Members to attend the event. Among the Oneida members present were Councilwoman Jennifer Webster and Chairman Tehassi Hill.

As you view the flyer and photos, the Kalihwisaks encourages you to stand in solidarity with Oneida to end the atrocities happening to Indigenous people all across Turtle Island.