Updated November 12, 2021

Oneida Indian Nation Properties to Adopt CDC Recommended Mask Policies

Following the latest recommendations provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Oneida Indian Nation has announced its enterprises will join a long list of companies across the U.S. and New York state that have announced adoption of the CDC's new guidelines related to face coverings for fully vaccinated employees and guests.

Oneida Nation Enterprises has adopted the CDC’s latest health guidelines relating to face covering policies for employees and guests, beginning Wednesday, May 19th. Since the outset of the pandemic, Oneida Nation Enterprises has closely aligned its health and safety policies with CDC guidelines, and will continue to do so where appropriate at all properties. These updated policy measures are a continuation of the Oneida Nation Enterprises’ careful planning and commitment to coordinating with public health officials and experts throughout the pandemic.

Following the CDC’s updated recommendation, fully vaccinated guests are approved to safely discontinue wearing face coverings in both indoor and outdoor spaces through Oneida Nation Enterprises properties, and physical distancing will no longer be required for vaccinated individuals in most areas. Guests who are not fully vaccinated should continue the existing protocols of wearing face coverings throughout all Nation-owned facilities, except when seated in dining areas where Oneida Nation Enterprises’ physical distancing protocols remain in place. Employees will remain masked, unless they show proof of vaccination.

Oneida Nation Enterprises join a long list of hospitality, gaming, entertainment and retail venues, as well as some of the largest employers in the United States, who have announced similar policies, such as MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, Starbucks, Target, Costco, Trader Joe’s and Walmart, among others.

Health & Safety Updates for Event Center and The Showroom

As an increasing majority of performers now require ticketholders to be vaccinated, Turning Stone has updated its health and safety protocols for The Event Center and The Showroom to align with industry health and safety protocols. All ticketholders 12 years or older are required to provide proof of vaccination (at least 14 days past final vaccination shot) to attend any show at the Turning Stone Event Center or The Showroom. Children 11 years or younger who are not vaccinated will be required to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of the performance and will be required to wear face coverings while at Turning Stone. PCR or Rapid Antigen tests performed at a healthcare facility or physician's office within 72 hours of concert are accepted. Please note that 'at home' or personal testing kits are not accepted.

Proof of vaccine can be demonstrated by showing the vaccination record along with government issued photo ID. Turning Stone Resort Casino will accept:

• Display of actual vaccine card
• Digital photo of card from a smartphone device
• New York State’s Excelsior Pass or other city, state or national digital health application.

Guests 16 and older will be required to bring an issued photo ID (driver’s license, non-driver’s photo ID, or other official form of photo identification). Guests 15 and younger who are unable to produce a photo ID may be allowed entry with proof of vaccination and verification of an accompanying, verified adult. Please note appropriate photo identification is required to match the vaccination record.

While visiting areas other than The Event Center and The Showroom at Turning Stone, guests are not required to provide proof of vaccination.

Venues Currently Closed

We are reopening venues on a rolling and selective basis in ways that reflect directives from public health experts. We are all eager to resume operations, but because of our commitment to health and safety, not all venues will reopen at exactly the same time. The following venues are not open at this time: