Presentations & Hands-On Workshops
Starr Merrie Native Gifts offers cultural presentations and hands-on workshops that share Oneida and Haudenosaunee history, art, stories, and teachings in an approachable and meaningful way. Programs can be adapted for schools, libraries, museums, community groups, staff trainings, and special events.
Led by Eliza Skenandore, Oneida Artist and Cultural Advocate, each session is grounded in cultural knowledge, storytelling, and intergenerational learning.
Cultural Presentations
These presentations combine storytelling, cultural knowledge, and historical context to deepen understanding and challenge common misconceptions about Indigenous cultures.
Available topics include:
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Oneida History and Culture
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The Creation Story
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Three Sisters and Food Systems
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Kanehelatóksla: Oneida Thanksgiving Address & Ceremonies
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Haudenosaunee Clans and Gender Roles
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Removal and Resettlement in Wisconsin
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Oneida Beadwork and Cultural Arts
Presentations may include visual examples, stories, historical context, and discussion.
Hands-On Workshops
Workshops provide hands-on learning experiences where participants create their own beadwork while learning about the cultural meaning behind each design.
Workshops are designed to help participants learn through making. Options may include:
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Raised Beaded Earrings
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Beaded Earrings
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Beaded Keychain
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Raised Beaded Strawberry
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Raised Beaded Barrette
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Sample Card Class
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Cornhusk Dolls or Flowers
Workshops can be customized based on age group, time, skill level, and group size.
Cultural Consulting & Program Development
Eliza Skenandore offers cultural consulting services to support organizations in creating meaningful, respectful, and accurate Indigenous programming.
Services may include:
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Program and curriculum development
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Cultural guidance for events, exhibits, or educational materials
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Staff trainings and professional development
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Community-informed program design
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Reviewing materials for cultural accuracy and representation
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Support for grant projects and Indigenous engagement
This service is ideal for schools, libraries, museums, nonprofits, and organizations seeking to build stronger relationships with Indigenous communities and create programming rooted in respect and authenticity.
Past Collaborations
Starr Merrie has worked with schools, libraries, museums, and community organizations across Wisconsin.
