Tribal Leader Roundtable

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...