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...
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Tribal Economic Resilience
Tribal leaders share what their priorities are to help sustain the long-term economic resilience of their communities, including what their primary areas of focus...
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.
Coly Brown, Chairman – Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Our tribe is aggressively pursuing a diversified economic strategy designed to provide jobs, create economic growth, and generate discretionary income to fund tribal initiatives.
Marshall Pierite, Chairman, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
Marshall Pierite, ChairmanTunica-Biloxi Tribe of LouisianaParagon Casino Resort – Marksville, LAparagoncasinoresort.comtunicabiloxi.org
CHALLENGES/REWARDS: As far as challenges go, we are experiencing staffing issues much like other...
Samuel N. Penney, Chairman, Nez Perce Tribe
We are working toward expanding our solar capabilities. Our initial goal is to ensure that the tribe is self-sustaining. Our next goal is to be able to produce energy for the grid.
Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman – San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Our tribal government and community remain committed to long-term resilience and sustainability as we employ development strategies that reflect our customs and traditions while ensuring continued success for generations to come.
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.
Sandra Pattea, President – Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Gaming remains the cornerstone of our economy, but we have also diversified into enterprises that strengthen our long-term stability.
Russell “Buster” Attebery, Chairman, Karuk Tribe
Communicate early and often with your management team. Develop a policy that reflects a proper chain of command so all employees, upper-level to entry-level, feel they were involved in the solution.


























































