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Six Indian Nations converge to discuss options after cigarette laws
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - For the first time in 200 years, the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy got together in one place, including the Oneida Indian Nation.
The main reason for the meeting was to discuss what options are available to the Nations after the state begins taxing Native American cigarette shipments. The six nations met in Henrietta on Thursday night near Rochester. They say the state does not have the authority to impose its laws on them because they are sovereign nations. Oneida Nation's CEO Ray Halbritter says these new taxes have brought the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy closer than ever. "It has brought unity," Halbritter said. "It has brought us together in historic fashion. And we're supporting one another, and it's very significant and very important." Under the new law, the six nations get an allotment of tax exempt cigarettes for their people. All other cigarettes sold to non-native Americans will be subjected to state taxes. Most Popular |
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