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.
Russell Attebery

Russell Attebery, Chairman – Karuk Tribe

I am immensely proud to share that the Karuk Tribe is continuing to make major strides towards our long-term economic and cultural resilience. Recently, we celebrated a major victory with the passing of California’s new cultural burn law (SB 310).
Melissa Darden

Melissa Darden, Chairman – Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana

We are growing and diversifying our tribal enterprise portfolio, and we are also growing in tribal membership through birthrate. Like the old saying goes, “you can either grow or die” and we have chosen to grow.
Carla Keene

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...
Lee Juan Tendoy

Lee Juan Tendoy, Chairman – Shosone-Bannock Tribes

Our primary focus for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ gaming and entertainment enterprises this year is on growth, innovation, and enhancing the overall guest experience.
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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...
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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...
W Ron Allen

W. Ron Allen, Chairman – Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe

We believe that we must stay focused on the tribal business arm of our government to provide for our needs. Jamestown, like many of our sister tribes, is continuing to diversify our economic portfolio.
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Gary Batton, Chief – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

We are investing $85 million for health clinics in McAlester and Broken Bow, building 384 homes for our tribal members that live, work, and raise their families within our reservation, as well as investing $41 million in upgrading water infrastructure and roads within the reservation.
Rodney Butler

Rodney Butler, Chairman – Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

This year, we will celebrate the much-anticipated grand opening of Great Wolf Lodge at Mashantucket later this spring, bringing family-friendly entertainment to complement the rest of our integrated resort.

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...
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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...
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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...