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Tribal Leader Roundtable

Rodney Butler

Rodney Butler, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

The impact from the pandemic has been felt far and wide, and our nation will be in recovery for months if not years to come. In March, we closed our tribal government and Foxwoods Resort Casino for the first time ever since opening over 28 years ago.
Jaison Elkins

Jaison Elkins, Tribal Council Chair, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

The health and safety of tribal members, our employees, casino and bingo guests and the greater community has been the singular focus of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
James Gessner

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.
Marcellus W. Osceola

Marcellus W. Osceola, Jr., Chairman, Seminole Tribe of Florida

Through a combination of official orders, broadcast briefings and personal appeals, the Seminole Tribe has been relentless in educating its members about the importance of staying home, social distancing, wearing face coverings, washing their hands and reporting the first COVID-19 symptoms.
Cathy Chavers

Cathy Chavers, Tribal Chairwoman, Bois Forte Band of Chippewa / President, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe

This crisis has brought our people together. We’re checking on our elders to ensure they stay home and are safe, and that those with underlying health conditions are not exposed. We’ve had people, even in the surrounding areas, make masks for us.
Nicole Boyd

Nicole Boyd, Chairwoman, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Nicole Boyd, ChairwomanRed Cliff Band of Lake Superior ChippewaLegendary Waters Resort & Casino – Red Cliff, WIlegendarywaters.com / redcliff-nsn.gov BENEFITS OF GAMING: Gaming revenue undoubtedly has...
Darwin Kaskaske

Darwin Kaskaske, Chairman, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma

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.
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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.
Delores Pigsley

Delores Pigsley, Chairman – Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

As we celebrate 30 years of success, Chinook Winds is focused on the future, investing back into the property with structural upgrades and acquisitions of cutting-edge technology that will fuel the business for years to come.
Jonathan Smith

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.
Snoqualmie Casino and Hotel Grand Opening

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel Celebrates Historic Grand Opening 

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Navajo Nation Land Transfer

Historic Mine Reclaimed, Land Transferred

NENAHNEZAD, NM – Members of the Resources and Development Committee (RDC) recently attended a ceremonial event hosted by Navajo Technical Energy Company (NTEC) to...

Morongo’s Cielo Restaurant Receives Award of Excellence for Tenth Year

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