Joe James, Chairman, Yurok Tribe
The Yurok Tribe is in the middle of a major growth period, which is both challenging and rewarding. We are developing multiple businesses in environmental restoration, commercial construction and telecommunications.
Stephanie Bryan, Chairwoman, Poarch Band of Creek Indians
The pandemic may be officially over, but we continue to face real challenges in its aftermath that are significant and far-reaching.
Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick, Chairman, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Just like many other tribes across the nation, COVID highlighted some gaps within our infrastructure. These are some of the areas that we are currently working on and trying to eliminate gaps as best we can, given the limited amount of resources available.
Kenneth Kahn, Chairman, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
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Carla Keene, Chairman, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians continues to move forward in growing future leaders through education, revitalizing our culture – which was lost when we were forced to assimilate into the white world to survive – and bringing back our traditions.
Tehassi Hill, Chairman, Oneida Nation
Oneida Nation, through the decades, has created a broad system of checks and balances, which requires accountability and communication to our citizens.
James Gessner, Chairman, Mohegan Tribe
Spirit of Aquai is a philosophy that guides our tribe and our businesses. It is a spirit of welcoming, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on 2023 and Beyond
This month, we spoke with five tribal leaders from across Indian Country about the greatest risks, challenges and rewards for 2023; how...
Reggie Wassana, Governor, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
We are always trying to create a tribal ecosystem that will produce invaluable results for further generations.
David Hill, Principal Chief, Muscogee Nation
This administration, want to set a precedent for all leadership that begins with our example. Are we doing our part every day to keep our citizens as the highest priority?
Indian Affairs Passes Five New Bills, Holds Legislative Hearing on Public Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK),...
NAFOA Elects Mashantucket Pequot Chairman Rodney Butler as Board President
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA), has elected Chairman Rodney Butler of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation as...
Osage Nation Swears In Two New Community Development Financial Board Members
PAWHUSKA, OK – Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear made two new appointments to the Osage Nation Community Development Financial Institution...
Nancy Ramirez Ayala Appointed SVP of Compliance, General Counsel at Ainsworth
LAS VEGAS, NV – Ainsworth Game Technology has appointed Nancy Ramirez Ayala as SVP, General Counsel and Group Compliance Officer.