Oneida Indian Nation

10/20/2026

Oneida Indian Nation Member and veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Nichola Aregano-Diaz (Turtle Clan) presented Pat Lyons, USMC veteran, board member and volunteer for the Gregory J Harris Military Courtesy Room at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, with a plaque commemorating the Nation’s recent donation. The Nation’s donation supports the operation of the Military Courtesy Room. Nichola also presented Pat with a U.S. Mint 2026 Native American $1 coin featuring Oneida woman Polly Cooper.

The Oneida Indian Nation’s support is in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and aligns with its historically deep-rooted commitment to the armed forces. The Nation has proudly supported and served alongside American military forces in every major conflict dating back to the Revolutionary War and is known today as America’s First Allies.

Located at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, the Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room is a dedicated, volunteer-run space where active duty and reserve military personnel and their families can relax, access the internet, and enjoy free beverages and snacks.

The room is named in honor of Marine Cpl. Gregory J. Harris, a Central New York native who remains missing in action (MIA) from the Vietnam War.

10/15/2026

🥍 Experience the excitement of box lacrosse at the 2nd Annual OLC Invitational, featuring two days of lacrosse action, local vendors, raffles, concessions and more.

- October 17–18, 2026
- Mary C. Winder Community Center | 1 Windfall Way, Oneida, NY
- Open to the public
- $15 per day | Discounted weekend passes available

For more info: [email protected]

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

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Celebrating the diverse history and culture of Indigenous peoples and their contributions to communities across Turtle Island.

10/07/2026

The Oneida Indian Nation hosted a charity golf tournament Wednesday to recognize the strong partnership between the Oneida Indian Nation Police Department and Central New York law enforcement agencies that has enhanced public safety in area communities for decades. Before teeing off, 145 participants were presented with 2026 Native American Polly Cooper $1 Coins as a symbol of partnership through expanded public safety coordination and cooperation with the Oneida Indian Nation Police Department.

"The tournament gives us an opportunity to say thank you to all our partners in public safety," said Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Turning Stone Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter. "We are very proud that we have created a real blueprint for effective collaboration between local, state and federal public safety agencies. This includes the Nation’s partnership with Oneida and Madison County Sheriffs Offices, with whom we share deputization agreements.”

All proceeds from the Oneida Indian Nation Charity Golf Tournament will benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization that promotes officer safety training, provides public education and honors fallen officers. Since the golf tournament’s inception, more than $25,000 has been raised in support of the organization.

The Oneida Indian Nation’s partnership with local law enforcement, including the deputization agreement between the Nation’s police department and the Madison and Oneida County Sheriff’s Offices, have been widely recognized as a national model for tribal and local public safety coordination. The Oneida Indian Nation Police Department has earned the prestigious CALEA accreditation for excellence in public safety agencies for more than 25 years and is the only tribal nation police force in the United States to do so.

10/06/2026

Statement from the Oneida Indian Nation on the passing of Dale Rood

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Oneida Indian Nation Council Member Dale Rood (Turtle Clan) on October 1, 2026. Dale was deeply devoted to the Oneida people and lived that commitment every day. From serving on the Nation’s Council to bringing Oneida stories to life through Four Directions Productions to teaching Oneida and non-Oneida children alike about the Nation’s connection to archery and lacrosse, Dale brought kindness, creativity and passion to everything he did.

As a member of the Oneida Indian Nation Council, Dale played an integral role in decision making related to the policy aspects of the Nation’s government and the successful operations of its programs and services that benefit the lives of Oneida Members.

For many years, Dale served as director of studio operations for the Nation’s Four Directions Productions, a high-end video and animation production house that won numerous awards for its work, reflecting Dale’s creative spirit and dedication to preserving Oneida history and culture through storytelling.

Our deepest condolences to his entire family, as we all mourn his passing.

Read Dale’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wktv/name/dale-rood-obituary?id=62676518

10/06/2026

This past summer, 15 youth participated in the Oneida Indian Nation’s Youth Work Learn program, building valuable interpersonal, vocational and civic skills while contributing to the Nation community and its enterprises. The younger Crew combined hands-on work improving Nation properties with educational and cultural experiences, including Onyota’a:ká: language activities, visits to Colgate University and Fort Drum, participation in an archaeological dig, and work with the Great Swamp Conservancy. Projects included gardening, painting, cleaning and maintaining community spaces, giving participants the opportunity to see the results of their work and take pride in their contributions. Older participants took part in the Mentorship program, working alongside supervisors at Nation enterprises to gain valuable workplace experience.

The program made a lasting impact, with mentors highlighting participants’ hard work and growth—and two youth even receiving offers for permanent positions at their summer placements. Yawʌʼkó: (thank you) to all of our youth, mentors, supervisors and Nation enterprises for making another successful YWL summer possible!

10/05/2026

As the seasons change, we look to stories passed down through generations to remind us where we come from and the values that connect us. This October, explore the Haudenosaunee Creation Story, which tells of Sky Woman’s journey to Mother Earth and offers lessons on the importance of balance, responsibility, and connection. Read one version of the story below and discover more of the Oneida Indian Nation’s stories and heritage.

The Creation story serves as a reminder: no human is flawless– the Great Spirit alone is perfect.

09/28/2026

Check out the latest edition of the Oneida Indian Nation Report:
With the grand opening of Turning Stone’s Grand Expo and a gathering of regional leaders on the future of tourism and economic development in Upstate New York, the impact of the Oneida Indian Nation’s historic $400 million investment into the resort is already being felt across the region.
https://mailchi.mp/on/oneida-indian-nation-report-turning-stones-completed-400m-evolution-begins-new-era-in-tourism?e=b81dc90cde

09/23/2026

All are invited to join us next Friday, September 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Longyear Museum of Anthropology for remarks and refreshments during the opening reception of Deyothwadáhseh: Return and Renewal, curated by our very own Assistant Curator Summer Frazier. This reception will be held on the second floor of Alumni Hall, where the museum is located. Parking will be available for visitors at the parking lot next to Alumni Hall. Step-free access is also available, as well as access to an elevator.

This exhibition has been developed through ongoing consultation and relationship-building with the Oneida Indian Nation, Member Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and the New York State Museum, Albany. The works on view are being presented with the appropriate permissions and in consultation with the Nations and institutions connected to them.

Inset image: Pit-fired pot, 2007, Adeline "Ada" Jacques, Onoñda'gega' (Onondaga Nation) Turtle Clan, NA2007.03.LMA, Museum Purchase.