ONEIDA NATION TERRITORY, via Oneida, NY -- In response to numerous
requests, the Oneida Nation has Members and employees of its enterprises
available to speak to various civic and educational organizations. Like
its guided tours of Nation lands, the appearances by its Speaker's Bureau
participants are free. Scheduling for fall and winter events is under
way.
Speakers versed in a variety of topics are available. They are
able to speak about historic and current issues as well as the Nation's
business enterprises and its role in the economic development of the
region. Members of the Speaker's Bureau are available to discuss several
current issues in the news: the Nation's land claim, taxation, and the
purchase of land in Central New York by the Oneida Tribe of Indians of
Wisconsin, Inc.
The history and culture of the Oneida Nation remain popular topics
for Speaker's Bureau members. Among the topics which can be addressed are
the Oneidas' role as allies to the Americans in the Revolutionary War; the
history, culture and traditions of the Nation; and the stories and legends
of the Oneida People.
Speakers are also available to discuss the Nation's role as a
catalyst for economic development; it's leadership in efforts to make
Central New York a four-seasons tourism destination; and issues in Indian
gaming. The Nation also has available tours of its lands. Its Shako:wi
Cultural Center also is open to the public and has on display a variety of
cultural artifacts.
To arrange a tour or a speaker's visit, please call the Nation's
Community Relations Department at (315) 361-7938. Requests should be made
at least three weeks in advance of the date of the program.
For more information visit the Nation's web page at
http://one-web.org/oneida/, email umstead@oneida-nation.org, or contact Ken
Zeszutko, media coordinator,
Oneida Nation Communications Department at (315) 361-7896.
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Daniel Umstead The Oneida Indian Nation
Internet Coordinator "A Sovereign Nation
Oneida Indian Nation in
http://one-web.org/oneida/ Cyber-space!"
315-361-6300 http://one-web.org/oneida/
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