Martin Harvier, President, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of the Community – everything from economic activity, community activity, to managing the public health crisis. Overall, there have been 23 deaths and nearly 588 individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Andrew “Dru” Alejandre, Chairman, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
All of our investments are designed to drive sustainable businesses and be a resource to support the well-being of our people and our surrounding communities, now and in the future.
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on 2023 Momentum
This month, we spoke with five tribal leaders from across Indian Country about the greatest challenges and rewards this year, how strong leadership is...
Ben Barnes, Chief, Shawnee Tribe
Even with the economic downturn during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, revenues from our Golden Mesa Casino in the panhandle region have enabled us to revive and expand our higher education awards.
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...
James Gessner, Chairman, The Mohegan Tribe
The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has touched each and every person across the globe as individuals, businesses, communities and tribes. The Mohegan Nation is not exempt from that.
Jonathan W. Smith, Chairman, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Some of the biggest challenges we face as an organization are the increased cost of supplies, services, and fuel that we see in the economy today.
Reggie Wassana, Governor, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Post-pandemic has been a new challenge for our casino operations. It helped create new effective processes and plans of action to improve employee morale and drive revenue.
Michael Connors, Chief, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Michael Connors, ChiefSaint Regis Mohawk TribeAkwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort – Hogansburg, NYmohawkcasino.com / srmt-nsn.gov
BENEFITS OF GAMING: Gaming dollars have benefited Akwesasne in countless ways, from...
Teri Gobin, Chairwoman, Tulalip Tribes
We had additional closures when rioters and looters came through our area. We had to make immediate decisions to close our whole Quil Ceda Village area down and had police barricades everywhere. The word went out and tribal members helped guard the area along with the police...
Choctaw Nation Opens New Multi-Family Housing Community
DURANT, OK – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma officially opened its newest multi-family housing unit in Durant, OK, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Haven Apartments, located...
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Celebrates Earth Day With Ceremonial Tree Planting
MARKSVILLE, LA – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana hosted an inspiring Earth Day celebration that united the community in a shared love of the...
Cherokee Nation Expands Environmental Sustainability Initiatives
TAHLEQUAH, OK – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an executive order during an Earth Day celebration, outlining expanded initiatives the tribe...
Poarch Creek Indians Launch Dedicated Tribal Ambulance Service
ATMORE, AL – The Poarch Creek Indians have launched a new dedicated ambulance service for their tribal community through a partnership with MedStar.
“This new...