Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (September 17, 2024) – On September 17, the Oneida Indian Nation hosted a charity golf tournament to thank local law enforcement agencies for their collaboration with the Oneida Indian Nation Police Department and their efforts to ensure the highest level of public safety throughout Central New York. Held at the Nation’s award-winning Kaluhyat golf course at Turning Stone Resort Casino, the event was attended by members of the Oneida and Madison County Sheriff’s Offices, the New York State Police and federal agencies. More than $7,000 was raised during the tournament to benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, which seeks to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement and improve safety for all who serve.
(Left to right) Madison County District Attorney William Gabor, Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Turning Stone Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Chief of Police David Verne, Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood.
The partnership between the Oneida Indian Nation Police Department and the region’s law enforcement agencies has been hailed as a national model for tribal and local public safety coordination. This high level of collaboration is exemplified by the deputization agreement between the Oneida Indian Nation Police Department and the Madison and Oneida County Sheriff’s Offices, which has increased on-duty officer availability to enhance public safety in local communities.
About the Oneida Indian Nation
The Oneida Indian Nation is a federally recognized Indian nation in Central New York. A founding member of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (also known as the Six Nations or Iroquois Confederacy), the Oneida Indian Nation sided with the Americans in the Revolutionary War and was thanked by Congress and President George Washington for its loyalty and assistance. Today, the Oneida Indian Nation consists of about 1,000 enrolled Members, most of them living in Central New York. The Nation’s enterprises, which employ more than 5,000 people, include Turning Stone Resort Casino, YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino, The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, The Cove at Sylvan Beach, Maple Leaf Markets, SāvOn Convenience stores, Verona Collective, a seed-to-sale cannabis operation, RV Park, and marinas. Proceeds from these enterprises are used to rebuild the Nation’s economic base and provide essential services, including housing, health care, and education incentives and programs, to its Members.
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Joel Barkin, Vice President for Strategic Communications and Community Engagement
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