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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...

IHS Awards $1.4 Million in Tribal Management Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Indian Health Service (IHS) has awarded over $1.4 million in the second round of fiscal year 2025 tribal management grants...
Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort

Catawba Two Kings Casino Partners With Carolina Panthers

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Catawba Two Kings Casino has announced a multi-year partnership with the Carolina Panthers that includes promotion of the casino during...
CPN Chairman Barrett swearing in 2025

Citizen Potawatomi Chairman Rocky Barrett Re-Elected for Another Term

SHAWNEE, OK – Tribal members heard the results of the 2025 Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) election at the General Council meeting held at the...
Buffalo Run Casino

Buffalo Run Deploys QCI ‘Go’ Casino Host Mobile App

MIAMI, OK – Buffalo Run Casino & Resort has chosen Quick Custom Intelligence’s (QCI) "Go," a mobile app designed specifically for casino hosts, to elevate...