Christine Vella

Oneida Indian Nation

The Oneida Indian Nation operates a variety of businesses to fund its government programs that serve Oneida Members. These enterprises include: Turning Stone Resort Casino (including gaming, spa, golf, tennis, restaurants, award-winning accommodations); Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango; 13 SāvOn Convenience stores; Car Care; Marinas; Four Directions Productions, a HD cinematography/3D animation and Indian Country Today Media Network (ICTMN), first ever all-inclusive media network for American Indians. These enterprises and the Nation's government programs employ 5,000 people (most of them non-Native), making the Oneida Nation one of the largest employers in the 16 counties of Central New York. Proceeds from the Nation's enterprises are funneled into essential services for Oneida Members. The Nation's services to Members include: • A comprehensive health clinic. • Education scholarships and tuition assistance programs. • A congregate meals and enrichment program for Nation Elders. • An early childhood learning center. • A recreation and youth development program. • Continuing cultural education initiatives, including Oneida language and dance classes. • The Village of the White Pines, a residential community. • The Ray Elm Children and Elders Center. The mission of the Oneida People is to restore their Nation to the strength and stability it enjoyed before Europeans landed on the shores of this country. The Oneida Nation is well on its way to achieving this goal. See also: Turning Stone Resort Casino at https://www.linkedin.com/company/turning-stone-resort-casino Four Directions Media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-directions-media