People of the Great Swamp
The Cayuga Nation is part of the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, a powerful alliance of Native American tribes in New York. This confederacy includes the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga Nation, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora.
For centuries, the Cayuga Nation has called the land around Cayuga Lake home. Our territory lies between the Seneca Nation Reservation to the west and the Onondaga Nation Reservation to the east. Archaeological discoveries have revealed evidence of Cayuga Tribe settlements in many areas surrounding the lake, including present-day Union Springs, Aurora, Cayuga, Seneca Falls, Ithaca, and Canoga.
Each of us is a citizen of one of the five clans Bear, Heron, Snipe, Turtle & Wolf.
Our Enterprises
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Harford Glen Water
Sourced from a pristine aquifer 250 feet beneath Cayuga Nation’s ancestral lands, Harford Glen Water offers pure, refreshing hydration. Shop our brand, Wio (“Good Water”), at our LakeSide trading locations.
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LakeView Cattle
The Cayuga Nation farm raises Black Angus cows, pigs, and turkeys, providing a healthy source of quality beef, pork, and turkey for distribution to Nation citizen households. Spanning approximately 45 acres, the farm is actively used every season to support the citizens.
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Gakwiyo Garden
Gakwiyo Gardens, a sustainable farming initiative by the Cayuga Nation, is dedicated to providing fresh, healthy produce to our citizens. With 35 types of fruits and vegetables grown with care, we support the well-being of our community. Last year, over 5,000 items were shipped to Nation households.
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Great Swamp Enterprises
Great Swamp Enterprises, located in Seneca Falls, is a cigarette manufacturing plant owned by the Cayuga Nation, supporting economic growth and tribal sovereignty.
SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING:
Smoking by Pregnant Women May Result in Fetal Injury, Premature Birth, and Low Birth Weight.
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Cayuga Spirits
Owned by the Cayuga Nation, our store offers a carefully curated selection of fine wines, premium liquors, craft spirits, and beer. Whether you're looking for a timeless classic or something new to discover, our shelves are stocked with the best for every occasion.
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Sweet Grass Cannabis Co.
An entity of the Cayuga Nation, Sweet Grass Cannabis Co. provides high-quality cannabis products to the Nation’s dispensaries in Union Springs and Seneca Falls. We take pride in growing our own premium cannabis with care and precision. Every strain is crafted to deliver exceptional quality, potency, and consistency.
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Sweet Grass Dispensary
Located in Seneca Falls and Union Springs, we offer a variety of products, including flower, disposables, cartridges, edibles, and tinctures. Let our expert budtenders share their knowledge and help you explore a variety of offerings.
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LakeSide Trading
LakeSide Trading is the brand name for the Cayuga Nation’s gas station and convenience stores, offering gasoline, cigarettes, a full range of tobacco products, and everyday essentials. Known for friendly service, LakeSide Trading provides some of the lowest prices on gasoline and tobacco products in the area.
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LakeSide Entertainment
The Cayuga Nation operates a Class II Gaming facility under the name LakeSide Entertainment. Located on Route 9 in Union Springs, NY, LakeSide Entertainment features 86 of the latest and most popular Everi electronic gaming machines. Come down and test your luck today!
