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Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Tribal Resilience & Gaming

Four tribal leaders share the steps their tribes are taking to ensure the long-term economic and cultural resilience of their communities, and the primary...
Felix Chaves

Felix Chaves, Governor – Pueblo of Sandia

Felix Chaves, GovernorPueblo of SandiaSandia Resort & Casino – Albuquerque, NMsandiacasino.com / sandiapueblo.nsn.us RESILIENCE: The Pueblo of Sandia remains deeply committed to the health, well-being,...
Brad Kneaper

Brad Kneaper, Tribal Chair – Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw...

Brad Kneaper, Tribal ChairConfederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw IndiansThree Rivers Casino Resort – Florence, OR and Three Rivers Casino –...
Steven Orihuela

Steven Orijuela, Chairman – Bishop Paiute Tribe

Steven Orihuela, ChairmanBishop Paiute TribeWanaaha Casino – Bishop, CAwanaaha.com / bishoppaiute.net RESILIENCE: The Bishop Paiute Tribe is aggressively pushing a number of key projects meant...
Erica Pinto

Erica Pinto, Chairwoman – Jamul Indian Village

Erica Pinto, ChairwomanJamul Indian VillageJamul Casino Resort – Jamul, CAjamulcasino.com / jamulindianvillage.meshcreative.com RESILIENCE: The Jamul Indian Village prioritizes sustainability in the use of our tribal...
Guy Capoeman

Guy Capoeman, President, Quinault Indian Nation

For a quarter of a century, Quinault Beach Resort & Casino has stood not just as a destination, but as a reflection of our values, our history, and our commitment to building a brighter future for generations to come. The story of Quinault Beach Resort & Casino is also one of perseverance, vision, and unity.
Grant Johnson

Grant Johnson, President, Prairie Island Indian Community

Through intense focus on five priority areas – exercising sovereignty, encouraging prosperity, promoting health, creating efficiency, and restoring culture – we are ensuring our tribe has the necessary resources and roadmap to provide for the next seven generations.
Darwin Kaskaske

Darwin Kaskaske, Chairman, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma

Economic development has been a priority for us, especially over the past three years. We’ve purchased several properties and are now actively moving forward with plans to bring them into tribal trust ownership.
Brandin Paya

Brandin Paya, Chairman, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

As Chairman of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, I see resilience as our tribe’s ability to stand strong economically while staying rooted in our identity and traditions. We are taking bold strategic steps to ensure that strength lasts generations.
Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe

Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe, President, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes

Since my coming into office in the summer of July 2024, we have reestablished our economic development arm, which is looking to increase support for Native-owned businesses, expanding their scope on innovative business ventures, and increasing their efforts in the non-profit sector...
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Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook Launches in Colorado

HOLLYWOOD, FL – Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook is now live in Colorado, marking the ninth state for the platform, and the first sportsbook operator...
Comanche Red River

Comanche Red River Hotel Casino To Open New Steakhouse

DEVOL, OK – Comanche Red River Hotel Casino will debut Oklahoma’s newest dining option, The Chop House at Red River, on Thursday, July 24....
Morongo Fire Station Ribboncutting

Morongo Celebrates Grand Opening of New Fire Station

BANNING, CA – A new chapter in public safety began as the Morongo Band of Mission Indians opened the doors of its new, state-of-the-art...
Cherokee Redbird Smith Estates

Cherokee Nation-Funded Housing Addition Opens

SALLISAW, OK – Cherokee Nation leaders joined Sequoyah County community members Thursday, July 17, to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sallisaw Redbird...