Gerald Danforth was elected as chairman of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin on Saturday.

Danforth previously served as chairman from 1999 to 2002. He has been working with the National Indian Gaming Association, where he recently developed EagleIntel, a nationwide intelligence network aimed at stopping casino crime.

Danforth said halth care is a top priority. The tribe is also hoping to settle its land claim with the state of New York.

Get the Story:
Oneida tribe elects leaders (The Appleton Post-Crescent 7/17)
Former tribal leader wins second term (The Green Bay Press-Gazette 7/17)
Politics grow with Oneida Tribe (The Green Bay Press-Gazette 7/16)
Q&A with Cristina Danforth (Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers 7/16)

Relevant Links:
Oneida Nation - http://www.oneidanation.org

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Tribes discount court rulings on land claims (7/15)
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