Russell Attebery, Chairman – Karuk Tribe
I am immensely proud to share that the Karuk Tribe is continuing to make major strides towards our long-term economic and cultural resilience. Recently, we celebrated a major victory with the passing of California’s new cultural burn law (SB 310).
Melissa Darden, Chairman – Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
We are growing and diversifying our tribal enterprise portfolio, and we are also growing in tribal membership through birthrate. Like the old saying goes, “you can either grow or die” and we have chosen to grow.
Carla Keene, Chairman – Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians believes in the sovereignty of all tribes to be able to provide for their people. But, we believe strongly that this right should not allow for one tribe’s economic enterprises to be at the expense of sister tribes...
Lee Juan Tendoy, Chairman – Shosone-Bannock Tribes
Our primary focus for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ gaming and entertainment enterprises this year is on growth, innovation, and enhancing the overall guest experience.
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Resilience and Growth
This month, four tribal leaders discuss the steps their tribes are taking to ensure the long-term economic and cultural resilience of their communities, and...
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Tribal Economic Resilience
Tribal leaders share what their priorities are to help sustain the long-term economic resilience of their communities, including what their primary areas of focus...
W. Ron Allen, Chairman – Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
We believe that we must stay focused on the tribal business arm of our government to provide for our needs. Jamestown, like many of our sister tribes, is continuing to diversify our economic portfolio.
Gary Batton, Chief – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
We are investing $85 million for health clinics in McAlester and Broken Bow, building 384 homes for our tribal members that live, work, and raise their families within our reservation, as well as investing $41 million in upgrading water infrastructure and roads within the reservation.
Rodney Butler, Chairman – Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
This year, we will celebrate the much-anticipated grand opening of Great Wolf Lodge at Mashantucket later this spring, bringing family-friendly entertainment to complement the rest of our integrated resort.
Brian Harris, Chief – Catawba Nation
The revenues generated from our casinos have contributed to the economic development and self-sustainability of Catawba, as well as the surrounding communities.