Melvin J. Baker, Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribe
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is looking forward to the summer season as we welcome visitors to the Sky Ute Casino Resort.
Rodney Butler, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s (MPTN) gaming operations generate significant gaming revenue for our tribal government, which provides essential services to our tribal members and extended community.
Reggie Wassana, Governor – Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes intend to expand operations into three sites in 2025. They are 90 miles to 20 miles apart. We have completed feasibility studies and are working on financing for the projects.
W. Ron Allen, Chairman/CEO, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
Tribes are making difficult and dramatic choices to protect our communities, tribal citizens and employees’ health and safety from the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 crisis.
Jordan Dresser, Chairman, Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation
As a leader, I try to surround myself with people who have ambition and really want something. Talent is always key, but drive is essential...
Leonard Forsman, Chairman, Suquamish Tribe
We are working to combat climate change by de-carbonizing with the assistance of state and federal grants that support solar, electric vehicle charging, and energy conservation.
Wena Supernaw, Chair, Quapaw Nation
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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.
Delores Pigsley, Tribal Chairman, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
We practice all of the same protocols for COVID-19 health and safety as we did before. It's been challenging, but we've enjoyed good revenue so far this year.
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Choctaw Chief Gary Batton Honored With Public Sector Champion Award
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Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Economic and Cultural Resilience
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