"Shekoli Mr. Keropian

My name is Matt Ireland, I am a member of the Oneida Nation in the Wolf Clan. I am a direct descendant of Daniel Nimham. Apparently, Daniel's son Abraham fathered a child named Henry. Henry was made an Oneida chief in 1804... Dorothy is my father's mother, and my next door neighbour. I've shown your sculpture to her and her sisters as well as a few other descendants of Daniel Nimham. The common theme they all argee on is: " He looks like a Ninham...Especially the nose".

You may have noticed that the Oneidas don't use the "M" when referring to the Nimham Family. Our language (which was spoken by the majority of our people until about 1965) does not have any phonemics to support the "m" sound. It is possible to add it at the end, but in medial use, it's very difficult. That's likely why we somehow gravitated to the use of the "Ninham" spelling.

So in the end, from my family to you. You've done a great job. Right down to the Oneida style moccasins and broad bow...Again, thank you very much for sharing your work and pictures with us. We are all very curious about how it's coming along, and some would like to be there for the unveiling.

With Kind Regards,

Matt Ireland

I also rely on my intuitiveness