Art installation at thruway exit 33 is message of peace
PASSAGE OF PEACE — Comprising seven tipis located on Oneida Indian Nation lands just prior to Exit 33 of I-90, the art installation Passage of Peace shares both the challenges facing Native American peoples and hopes for a brighter future. The Oneida Indian Nation chose the tipi as the Passage of Peace’s central image to recognize both these Western Tribal Nations and the collective challenges of Native American people. While the Oneidas and other Iroquois tribes lived in longhouses not tipis, the tipi is a universally recognized symbol of Native American identity. “We hope The Passage of Peace will bring attention to continued hardship taking place in many parts of Indian Country, while delivering a message of peace and remembrance with our neighboring communities here in Upstate New York,” said Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative.
(Sentinel photo by John Clifford)
PASSAGE OF PEACE — Comprising seven illuminated tipis located on Oneida Indian Nation lands just prior to Exit 33 of I-90, the Passage of Peace will run through the holidays. The Oneida Indian Nation chose the tipi as the Passage of Peace’s central image to recognize both these Western Tribal Nations and the collective challenges of Native American people. While the Oneidas and other Iroquois tribes lived in longhouses not tipis, the tipi is a universally recognized symbol of Native American identity. Lively east and westbound traffic on the NY State Thruway with the giant tipis on the north side of the through before the westbound Verona exit.
(Sentinel photo by John Clifford)
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