The Tribe That Freed America

The Tribe That Freed America


March 21, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Tribe That Freed America


The Oneida Indian Nation made their mark on American history when they became the first ally to America as they joined the colonists in their fight for independence during the American Revolutionary War. But their victory over the British wasn’t such a win after all—it was actually the beginning of a nightmare. Who are the Oneidas, and what happened to them?

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