The Oneida Nation announced its support for the Menominee Nation off-reservation casino in Wisconsin.
The Oneidas previously opposed the $800 million casino in Kenosha. But the tribe changed its position after meeting with the Menominees.
"They are our closest neighbor,” said Oneida Chairman Edward Delgado, Fox 11 News reported. “They welcomed us here almost 200 years ago when we needed a place to go.”
The Forest County Potawatomi
Tribe and the Ho-Chunk
Nation remain opposed to the casino. That likely means Gov. Scott Walker (R), who wants all 11 tribes in the state to come to a "consensus," will reject the project.
Get the Story:
Oneida won’t block Menominee casino
(Wisconsin Radio Network 10/18)
Oneida Nation adds its support to Kenosha casino
(The Kenosha News 10/18)
Oneidas support Kenosha casino
(Fox 11 News 10/18)
$P Bureau of Indian Affairs Documents:
Press
Release | Fact
Sheet: Menominee Nation Decision | Section
20 Determination: Menominee Nation Off-Reservation Casino
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