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.
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, 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...
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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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.