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Dru Alejandre

Andrew “Dru” Alejandre, Chairman, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

Andrew “Dru” Alejandre, ChairmanPaskenta Band of Nomlaki IndiansRolling Hills Casino & Resort – Corning, CArollinghillscasino.com / paskenta-nsn.gov BENEFITS OF GAMING: The success of our gaming operation has...
Reid Milanovich

Reid D. Milanovich, Chairman, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

Reid D. Milanovich, ChairmanAgua Caliente Band of Cahuilla IndiansAgua Caliente Casino Cathedral City – Cathedral City, CA; Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs – Palm...
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.
Terry Rambler

Terry Rambler, Chairman, San Carlos Apache Tribe

Our Council declared a state of emergency back in March and had zero COVID-19 positive cases on our reservation until May 27, largely because of strict mitigation measures. Since then, we have seen two surges and a recent softening in numbers.
Brian Weeden

Brian Weeden, Chairman, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Economic development and cultural resilience are two points that must move on parallel tracks. We cannot achieve economic development at the sacrifice of our culture. It's likely one of the reasons that our petition for federal recognition languished for over 40 years.
Ken Choke

Ken Choke, Chairman, Nisqually Indian Tribe

Through courses with the Emergency Management Institute and other opportunities through FEMA, we’ve been able to lay down the groundwork to assist our members during the COVID-19 situation.
Chief Ben Barnes

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.
Road horizon

Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Resilience and Growth

This month, four tribal leaders discuss the steps their tribes are taking to ensure the long-term economic and cultural resilience of their communities, and...
William Reynolds

William Reynolds, Chairman, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin

The St. Croix Tribe’s biggest challenge for 2023 is illegal gaming, i.e., the unregulated gaming occurring every day in the State of Wisconsin in the form of multi-denomination/multi-game machines, poker, pull tabs, dice games, and sports boards.
Chuck Hoskin

Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation

Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Principal ChiefCherokee NationCherokee Casinos – Fort Gibson, Grove, Ramona, Roland, Sallislaw, South Coffeyville, Tahlequah, West Siloam Springs, and Will Rogers Downs...

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...