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...
John Williams, Chairman – United Auburn Indian Community
The gaming industry is always evolving, so we are constantly looking at ways to keep Thunder Valley competitive and relevant. We look at innovation as an important part of how we make decisions across both our gaming and hospitality operations.
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...
Steven Orijuela, Chairman – Bishop Paiute Tribe
Our Wanaaha Casino is a limited gaming property housed within the Eastern Sierra, and we are committed to keeping the highest allowed Class III gaming machine count and providing enticing incentives to our rural and local customers.
Chris Anoatubby, Governor – Chickasaw Nation
The mission of the Chickasaw Nation that unifies all of our moving parts into a cohesive whole is “to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.”
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