Joseph 'Zeke' Rupnick

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.
Desert Horizon

Tribal Leader Roundtable: 2022 and Beyond

This month we spoke with five tribal leaders about current issues and opportunities, lessons from previous years that will help their...
Bernadine Burnette

Bernadine Burnette, President, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

We have had to navigate the impacts of the pandemic for the past 18 months, and unfortunately, it is not over yet. Our first priority has been to ensure the health and safety of our tribal members, guests and employees.
Austin Lowes

Austin Lowes, Chairman, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

The goal for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Kewadin Casinos is to reinvest into our current assets. By doing this, we will be able to pivot to the new gaming industry trends, which will enable us to continue to be a local economic driver to the areas we serve.
Martin Harvier

Martin Harvier, President, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of the Community – everything from economic activity, community activity, to managing the public health crisis. Overall, there have been 23 deaths and nearly 588 individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Martin Harvier

Martin Harvier, President, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort are dedicated to creating employment opportunities for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) and its enrolled community members. As such, the Pathways to Success Program is available to all enrolled community members from their first day of employment.
Marcellus W. Osceola

Marcellus W. Osceola, Jr., Chairman, Seminole Tribe of Florida

Through a combination of official orders, broadcast briefings and personal appeals, the Seminole Tribe has been relentless in educating its members about the importance of staying home, social distancing, wearing face coverings, washing their hands and reporting the first COVID-19 symptoms.

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...
Neil Peyron

Neil Peyron, Chairman, Tule River Tribe of California

One of our greatest assets are the people working for the tribe who continue to do the best that they can with limited resources. They always come through.
Winding road

Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Gaming and Legislation

This month, three tribal leaders discuss the benefits of gaming revenues for their tribe and the surrounding community; goals and initiatives they...
Paragon Casino Resort

Paragon Casino Resort, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe To Host Free Public Health & Wellness Expo

MARKSVILLE, LA – Paragon Casino Resort and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana are combining their annual health fairs into a single Health...
Mary Wildcat

Osage Nation’s Mary Wildcat Appointed to Advisory Council on Indian Education

PAWHUSKA, OK – Osage Nation Education Department (ONED) Director Mary Wildcat has been appointed to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education...
IGA Board Meeting Anaheim 2024

Indian Gaming Association Hosts Tribal Membership Meeting in Anaheim, CA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) convened its tribal leadership membership meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at the Anaheim Convention...
Ben Nighthorse Campbell

IGA Honors Ben Nighthorse Campbell With Sovereign Warrior Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday evening of the Indian Gaming Association's Annual Tradeshow & Convention, the Sovereign Warrior Celebration highlighted a champion...