Oneida Nation hosts hate crime forum

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2001

The Oneida Nation of New York held its second annual hate crimes forum on Friday.

In a speech, tribal representative Ray Halbritter focused on prejudice directed towards the tribe. He blamed a particular group for "bolstering" hate which he later said was an anti-treaty rights group called Upstate Citizens for Equality.

UCE president Scott Peterman said his group doesn't preach hate. But when asked about a poster which presents a threatening message to Halbritter, Peterman said it was OK.

Get the Story:
Oneida leader: Hate overt in CNY (The Syracuse Newspapers 10/13)

Relevant Links:
Oneida Nation - http://www.oneida-nation.net
Upstate Citizens for Equality - http://www.ucelandclaim.com