Tribal Leader Roundtable

Our goal is to generate revenue through gaming enterprises to support tribal growth, create job opportunities, and improve the overall economic well-being of tribal communities. We also plan to support and create educational initiatives, scholarships, and vocational training programs for tribal members.

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.

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.​

This month, we spoke with five tribal leaders from across Indian Country about the greatest challenges and rewards this year, how strong leadership is...

We have been able to successfully navigate through these uncertain times for two main reasons – excellent management and strong long-term planning/thinking.

Like many tribal and public casinos across the nation, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and aftermath is our Enterprises toughest business challenge.

As Chairman of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, I see resilience as our tribe’s ability to stand strong economically while staying rooted in our identity and traditions. We are taking bold strategic steps to ensure that strength lasts generations.

We are always trying to create a tribal ecosystem that will produce invaluable results for further generations.

We constantly seek new ways to engage in additional enterprises, and with those opportunities, always fostering an understanding of the skills to operate those enterprises.

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.