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President Marlon WhiteEagle

Marlon WhiteEagle, President, Ho-Chunk Nation

We are seeing a lot of funding opportunities from various federal agencies outside the large U.S. Treasury direct payment to tribes. These funding levels should be the “new normal” when addressing tribal trust and treaty rights needs.
Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan

Stephanie Bryan, Chairwoman, Poarch Band of Creek Indians

The pandemic may be officially over, but we continue to face real challenges in its aftermath that are significant and far-reaching.
Doreen Blaker

Doreen Blaker, President, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Doreen Blaker, PresidentKeweenaw Bay Indian CommunityOjibwa Casino Marquette – Marquette, MI; Ojibwa Casino Baraga – Baraga, MIojibwacasino.com / kbic-nsn.gov BENEFITS OF GAMING: The Keweenaw Bay Indian...
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Martin Harvier, President – Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Over the last two decades, we have prioritized enhancing guest experiences, on the gaming floor and beyond, through careful planning, efficiency, and innovation. Our goal remains to promote sustainable growth while maintaining the unique identity and cultural heritage of our community.
Stephen Cope

Stephen W. Cope, Chairman, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians

This crisis has impacted our tribe considerably. About 140 of our members are elders, and many of them rely on the income generated from our gaming enterprise.
Charles Martin

Charles Martin, Tribal Chairman, Morongo Band of Mission Indians

From our leadership on issues impacting Indian Country to advancing our business enterprises and providing services to our tribal members, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians expects 2022 to be an extremely busy year full of opportunity and promise.
Kenneth Kahn

Kenneth Kahn, Chairman, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians

Kenneth Kahn, ChairmanSanta Ynez Band of Chumash IndiansChumash Casino Resort – Santa Ynez, CAchumashcasino.comchumash.gov CHALLENGES/REWARDS: In today’s climate, we all face the challenge of being...
Bill Iyall

Bill Iyall, Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe

Bill Iyall, ChairmanCowlitz Indian Tribeilani Casino Resort – Ridgefield, WAilaniresort.com / cowlitz.org BENEFITS OF GAMING: The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is committed to preserving and honoring the...
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.
Rodney Butler

Rodney Butler, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

Heading into 2021, we continued to redefine our post-pandemic resort experience, bolstering Foxwoods’ offerings and driving the resort’s experiential evolution forward, while also keeping safety top-of-mind.

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...