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Wáhta' Maple Farm Commemorative First-Edition Maple Syrup Produced on Oneida Indian Nation Lands Is Now Available for Sale

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oneida Indian Nation today announced that the first batch of premium-grade amber maple syrup produced by Wáhta' Maple Farm is now available for purchase. This commemorative first-edition syrup allows the Oneida Indian Nation to share the rich heritage of maple sap and syrup in Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) culture with its guests and the community and continues its commitment to sustainability across its business enterprises. Starting today, Wáhta' Maple Farm syrup will be available for purchase at Maple Leaf Market and SavOn convenience stores, Turning Stone Resort Casino's General Store and Oneida Heritage, YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino, Sylvan Beach Supply Co. at The Cove at Sylvan Beach and the Oneida Indian Nation's Shako:wi Cultural Center.

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  • After a successful first sugaring season for Wáhta' Maple Farm, the Oneida Indian Nation has announced that its sustainably produced maple syrup is now available for sale.
  • ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oneida Indian Nation today announced that the first batch of premium-grade amber maple syrup produced by Wáhta' Maple Farm is now available for purchase.
  • "Maple syrup holds a special significance in Haudenosaunee culture, one that our people have honored since time immemorial," said Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO.
  • All maple syrup produced by Wáhta' Maple Farm is created by using sustainable sugaring practices that reflect the Oneida Indian Nation's commitment to environmental stewardship.

Dream Catcher Foundation Hosts Online Charity Art Exhibition & Auction Supported by Indigenous Celebrities

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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THONOTOSASSA, Fla., Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dream Catcher Foundation ( https://www.dreamcatcherfdn.org ) is hosting the first annual Peace Love Art: Indigenous Collective - an online charity art exhibition and auction from Nov. 1 through 20, 2022.

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  • THONOTOSASSA, Fla., Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dream Catcher Foundation ( https://www.dreamcatcherfdn.org ) is hosting the first annual Peace Love Art: Indigenous Collective - an online charity art exhibition and auction from Nov. 1 through 20, 2022.
  • Over 110 contemporary Native American and First Nations artists throughout North America will display and auction 225 works including paintings, drawings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, beadwork, fashion, and more.
  • The event launches Nov. 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. EST and bidding will be open until Nov. 20, 2022 at 10 p.m. EST.
  • Dream Catcher Foundation ( www.dreamcatcherfdn.org ) operates under A+C Foundation (Athletes/Artists + Causes), a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Discovery Park of America to Host 2023 Northwest Tennessee Native American Education Pow Wow

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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Discovery Park of America in Northwest Tennessee will be the location of a three-day Native American Pow Wow to be held Oct. 27 29, 2023.

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  • Discovery Park of America in Northwest Tennessee will be the location of a three-day Native American Pow Wow to be held Oct. 27 29, 2023.
  • Every time I have visited Discovery Parks beautifully landscaped, 50-acre heritage park and toured their Native Americans gallery, Ive dreamed about having a pow wow there, said Kim Bugg.
  • Discovery Parks Native Americans Gallery takes guests from the ancient past through European contact and up to today.
  • The 2023 Northwest Tennessee Native American Education Pow Wow will include competitions and displays of Indigenous storytelling, drumming, singing and competition dancing.

Nature Foundation announces appointment of Dr. Mark Dockstator as new Board Chair

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Dockstator, who lives in Oakville, Ontario, also serves on other boards including the Rideau Hall Foundation, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the Royal Military College.

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  • Dockstator, who lives in Oakville, Ontario, also serves on other boards including the Rideau Hall Foundation, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the Royal Military College.
  • Dockstator draws from his personal experience in guiding his commitment to the Nature Foundation.
  • The Nature Foundation is an independent charitable entity supporting the Canadian Museum of Nature by inspiring philanthropic investments in nature for discovery, research and education to foster solutions for our future.
  • To discover more about the Nature Foundation, visit foundation.nature.ca or contact Laura Evans, Executive Director and Chief Advancement Officer ( [email protected] ).

Oneida Indian Nation and New-York Historical Society to Host Teacher Appreciation Day Event in New York City

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 14, the New-York Historical Society and the Oneida Indian Nation have partnered to offer a day full of exciting educational offerings for teachers and families as part of the Museum's Teacher Appreciation Day Open House. The day-long program is free for teachers and school administrators to attend with their families and serves as an opportunity for educators to learn about New-York Historical's robust educational programs.

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  • On Saturday, May 14, the New-York Historical Society and the Oneida Indian Nation have partnered to offer a day full of exciting educational offerings for teachers and families as part of the Museum's Teacher Appreciation Day Open House.
  • ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 14, the New-York Historical Society and the Oneida Indian Nation have partnered to offer a day full of exciting educational offerings for teachers and families as part of the Museum's Teacher Appreciation Day Open House.
  • To introduce the Oneida language to a broader audience, Oneida Indian Nation Member Brooke Thomas will read popular Haudenosaunee legends to attendees.
  • The Oneida Indian Nation is a federally recognized Indian nation in Central New York.

Caesars Sportsbook Selected to Enter the Empire State

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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Today, the New York State Gaming Commission recommended Caesars for a Mobile Sports Wagering License, giving the Caesars Empire a path to bring mobile sports betting and Caesars Rewards to the Empire State.

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  • Today, the New York State Gaming Commission recommended Caesars for a Mobile Sports Wagering License, giving the Caesars Empire a path to bring mobile sports betting and Caesars Rewards to the Empire State.
  • When mobile sports betting becomes available in the Empire State, fans will be able to download the easy-to-navigate Caesars Sportsbook app to make a bet anywhere in the state.
  • Through mobile betting, fans can earn credits and tier status to unlock incredible experiences through Caesars' industry-leading loyalty program Caesars Rewards .
  • For real-time industry updates and to join the empire of like-minded Caesars, players can engage with the Caesars Sportsbook social handle @CaesarsSports on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Oneida Indian Nation to Increase Starting Pay for Housekeepers to an $18 an Hour and $17-$20 an Hour for Entry-level Cooks, Cashiers

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oneida Indian Nation announced today that it will be raising starting pay for all housekeepers to an industry-leading $18 an hour, and starting pay to $17-$20 an hour for a variety of culinary positions, including cooks and cashiers.

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  • ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oneida Indian Nation announced today that it will be raising starting pay for all housekeepers to an industry-leading $18 an hour, and starting pay to $17-$20 an hour for a variety of culinary positions, including cooks and cashiers.
  • "These targeted pay increases reward our current staff and will attract new employees to join us by catapulting Oneida Nation Enterprises to the front of the pack in paying wages that these critical roles deserve," said Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter.
  • Along with industry-leading compensation, the Oneida Indian Nation offers employees exceptional health care benefits, generous paid time-off and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • With a portfolio of world-class hospitality properties across the region, Oneida Nation Enterprises employees have several opportunities for career growth.

78-Year-Old Oneida Indian Nation Member Wins 2021 AAU Powerlifting International Championships

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oneida Indian Nation member Ray Fougnier has returned to the mat and continued his exceptional abilities in powerlifting at the 2021 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Powerlifting International Championships held in Las Vegas, NV.

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  • ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oneida Indian Nation member Ray Fougnier has returned to the mat and continued his exceptional abilities in powerlifting at the 2021 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Powerlifting International Championships held in Las Vegas, NV.
  • In addition, he has won 8 AAU Best Lifter Awards in world and international competition, and has been selected as the AAU powerlifting Male Athlete of the Year in 2018 and 2020.
  • After growing up in the homelands of the Oneida Indian Nation in Central New York, the weightlifting champion was selected to serve as the first Director for the American Indian Program at Cornell University.
  • The Oneida Indian Nation is a federally recognized Indian nation in Central New York.

IGT and Oneida Nation Pioneer Sports Betting in Wisconsin via PlaySports Agreement

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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LONDON, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its world-class PlaySports platform footprint will expand into Wisconsin through an agreement to power sports betting at Oneida Casino, on the Oneida Nation Reservation.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its world-class PlaySports platform footprint will expand into Wisconsin through an agreement to power sports betting at Oneida Casino, on the Oneida Nation Reservation.
  • Operated by the Oneida Nation, Oneida Casino, located at 2020 Airport Drive in Green Bay, will leverage IGT's turnkey PlaySports solution for retail and mobile sports betting.
  • The Oneida Nation is the first tribe in Wisconsin to receive approval from the State government to operate a sports betting program at a casino.
  • "IGT applauds the Oneida Nation for being the first tribe in Wisconsin to re-negotiate its compact with the State and position themselves to reap the long-term benefits of deploying IGT's world-class PlaySports solution," saidEnrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President.

Oneida Indian Nation/Change the Mascot Commends Cleveland Baseball Team on Step Towards Inclusivity with Name Change

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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ONEIDA NATION HOMELANDS, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national grassroots Change the Mascot campaign, led by the Oneida Indian Nation, today praised the recently-announced decision to change the Cleveland Indians’ name.

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  • The national grassroots Change the Mascot campaign expressed support for the Cleveland Major League Baseball team after the decision to officially change their name to the Guardians.
  • ONEIDA NATION HOMELANDS, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national grassroots Change the Mascot campaign, led by the Oneida Indian Nation, today praised the recently-announced decision to change the Cleveland Indians name.
  • Oneida Nation Representative and leader of the Change the Mascot campaign Ray Halbritter today commended the team for taking a positive step towards a new era of inclusivity and mutual respect.
  • Formed in 2013, the Change the Mascot campaign was the leading voice addressing the problematic NFL team mascot and urging the NFL and Washington team officials to drop the racist R-word slur.