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On April 16th, 1993, the Oneida Nation signed an historic gaming compact with then Gov. Mario Cuomo to open New York State’s first high stakes casino. And 20 years later we are celebrating the impact Turning Stone Casino has had on Oneida Nation Members and on our neighbors.
Visit this page to learn all about the 20th anniversary events we have planned:
• See the schedule of world-class entertainment and special public events being planned. See this page for more details!
• Listen to long-time (20 year) employees review the history of Turning Stone during a kick-off event held on April 15. You can view the video here.
• View a special message from Ray Halbritter, Oneida Nation Representative and CEO of Oneida Nation Enterprises, and former Gov. Mario Cuomo. Two formats are available. Choose either a wmv or a .mp4. Read more »
Oneida Indian Nation Features
The Oneida Indian Nation is known as the United States’ first ally, having fought with the colonists during the American Revolution. The Oneidas participated in key battles such as Oriskany and Saratoga, and traveled hundreds of miles to deliver corn to Washington’s starving troops at Valley Forge.
Fast forward to today, and the Oneida Nation continues this... Read more »
Corn, beans, and squash -- special gifts from the Creator -- were interplanted to maximize success.
Learn how one plant would draw from another, and how the Oneidas would use these sustainers of life commonly referred to as the Three Sisters. Read more »
Oneida Nation Enterprises have prospered and, in turn, the Oneida Nation has sought to share that prosperity with our neighbors in the surrounding communities through the Oneida Nation Foundation. Read more »
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Pressroom
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Countdown Begins: “Exit 33” Entertainment Complex Creates 280 Construction Jobs, Prepares for July Opening
Oneida Nation Representative and Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter was joined by Central and Northern New York Building Trades Council President Greg Lancette to...
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Oneida Nation Foundation Presents $5,000 Check to Support Oz-Stravaganza
Wolf Clan member of the Oneida Nation Council and Chairman of the Oneida Nation Foundation, Chuck Fougnier, presented a $5,000 check to Oz-Stravaganza Co-Director Colleen Zimmer as Presenting Sponsor of...
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Oneida Nation To Host Sixth Annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge To Benefit Native American Youth
Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter and four-time PGA TOUR winner Notah Begay III today announced the format and field for the sixth annual Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation Challenge, an annual...
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Oneida Nation Reaches Historic Agreement with State of New York, Oneida County and Madison County
The Oneida Nation reached an historic agreement with the State of New York Thursday to resolve all outstanding disputes regarding the status of the Nation’s lands, property taxes, sales taxes and gaming at Turning Stone Resort Casino. In exchange for the Nation’s agreement to share a portion of its gaming revenues with the State, the State will discontinue all legal challenges, and end longstanding opposition to the recognition of the Oneida Nation reservation. Additionally, the State will agree not to authorize any casinos in a broad, 10 county exclusivity zone.
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Oneida Nation Makes $10,000 Contribution to Cooperstown Central School District to Help Offset Cost of Mascot Change
Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter presented a check for $10,000 to the Cooperstown Central School District, Wednesday, May 15, as a contribution to help offset the cost of the school’s change...
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