Pallet Management Made Easy
We know pallets, so you don’t have to.
Ongweoweh Corp is a Native American-owned pallet management company serving private companies throughout the U.S. As a leading authority in pallet solutions, we simplify our clients’ pallet needs through full-service management and optimization programs. Customers trust us because we provide quality products and services while maintaining competitive prices.
Let us handle your pallets, so you can focus on what matters most: your business strategy, goals, and team.
Our Mission & Values
At Ongweoweh, being a top pallet supplier is just the beginning. We are dedicated to developing mutually beneficial relationships with our customers and vendors, grounded in the “Seventh Generation” philosophy.
The “Seventh Generation” philosophy, derived from the Iroquois Great Law of Peace, acts as a moral code for great leaders. It teaches that the actions we take today impact our community, land, and future generations. How we conduct ourselves today will determine if we leave a positive legacy for tomorrow
Our core values reflect this philosophy and guide us in building sustainable communities for all.
Respect
As a minority-owned business, we understand the importance of cultivating a diverse supplier network. Respect is the foundation of our relationships, allowing us to take an inclusive and diverse approach to pallet management and ensuring success for all.
Integrity
Honesty and transparency guide every aspect of our business. We uphold a strong ethical standard and strive to offer exceptional services at fair prices, fostering long-lasting relationships with customers and vendors.
Stewardship
Being a steward of the land means taking responsibility for our environment, resources, and the people involved in our operations. Ongweoweh aims to improve the lives of our interconnected communities, rooted in the values of the Iroquois Great Law of Peace.
Innovation
Ongweoweh thrives on a culture of innovation. Our commitment to perpetual advancement drives us to create novel ideas, processes, and solutions. By transforming challenges into breakthroughs, we provide solutions that create lasting value for our employees, customers, and the environment. At Ongweoweh, innovation defines our journey and propels us toward a future of limitless possibilities.
Accountability
Values without accountability are empty promises. We hold ourselves accountable to our business practices through annual Quality Management System (QMS) audits and leverage customer feedback to continuously improve our processes.
Our History & Native American Roots
Founded in 1978 by Frank Bonamie, Ongweoweh Corp. was established with the goal of becoming a nationally recognized pallet supplier. As an enrolled member and former Chief of the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York State, Frank took great pride in the company’s Native American roots.
The name “Ongweoweh,” meaning “the original people” in the Iroquois language, reflects our deep connection to Native American heritage. Our headquarters are based in the traditional Cayuga homelands, and our sustainability efforts are driven by the principles of the Seventh Generation philosophy.
Ongweoweh and the Bonamie family honor their Native American heritage by supporting programs and scholarships that advance Native American communities.
In the 1980s, Frank Bonamie helped encourage Cornell University to recruit more Native American students. This led to the creation of the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) in 1983, followed by Akwe:kon in 1991—the first university residence hall in the U.S. dedicated to Native American culture and issues.
In 1998, Frank and his wife June established the Frank Bonamie Enrichment Scholarship to support AIISP students. This need-based scholarship program has been awarded annually since 2000.
Ongweoweh is proud to be certified as:
- A Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) by the NY/NJ Minority Supplier Development Council, an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- An Aboriginal-owned Company by the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
- A Private Corporation with majority minority ownership
Founder & Former Chief of the Cayuga Indian Nation of NY
Certifications
QMS Quality Policy Statement
Ongweoweh Corp, Ongweoweh Pooling, and Native Trax Logistics are committed to our quality management system.
We serve as trusted advisers with a goal to provide 100% customer satisfaction and will continually improve the effectiveness of the quality management system. We aim to provide the correct product, with an on-time delivery at a competitive price. (12/04/2020 R.2)
ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Ongweoweh Corp is ISO 9001:2015 certified as of April 2016.
Intertek, Ongweoweh’s ISO QMS Registrar, performs annual Audits each year in the February-March time period to insure its Quality Management System is fully effective and in compliance to the Standard. Each of these took place after months of rigorous compliance checks, continual improvement exercises, training, and internal audits as part of our process to continue Ongweoweh’s commitment to excellence and 100% customer satisfaction.
ISO Scope Statement
Ongweoweh Corp, Ongweoweh Pooling, and Native Trax Logistics LLC focusing on pallet management and logistics services including:
- Account Administration
- Sales, Services and Recycling
- Pooling
- Pallet Design
- Vendor Management
- Freight Brokerage
- Supplier Diversity
Ongweoweh Pooling LLC: specializing in rental and leasing pallet pools
Native Trax Logistics LLC: specializing in freight brokerage and logistics
Located in Ithaca, New York – (3/31/2022 R.4)