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
Wena Supernaw, ChairQuapaw NationDownstream Casino Resort – Quapaw, OK; Quapaw Casino – Miami, OK; Saracen Casino Resort – Pine Bluff, ARdownstreamcasino.com / quapawcasino.comsaracenresort.com /...
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.
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 strong leadership...
Elizabeth “Libby” Rogers, Chief, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians
The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians’ primary revenue generators are the two Class II facilities that the tribe owns and operates through the Jena Choctaw Indian Gaming Authority.
Candace Schmidt, Chairwoman – Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Candace Schmidt, ChairwomanPonca Tribe of NebraskaPrairie Flower Casino – Carter Lake, IAprairieflowercasino.com / poncatribe-ne.gov
BENEFITS OF GAMING: I think what sets our gaming enterprise apart from...
Isaiah Vivanco, Chairman, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
The pandemic has impacted us immensely. Initially, not knowing the severity of COVID-19 and what came with it, sent the whole world into a different mind thought.
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.
Aristocrat Gaming Donates $150,000 on Giving Tuesday
LAS VEGAS, NV – Aristocrat Gaming participated in Giving Tuesday with a series of donations to key Southern Nevada community partners. Aristocrat made donations...
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Gifts $150,000 to NAFOA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) has donated a $150,000 to NAFOA, supporting its mission of fostering tribal economic growth and...
Tule River Indian Tribe Receives $2.4M Grant for Return of Ancestral Lands
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) recently approved 24 habitat protection and restoration projects across 25 counties. Among these was a $2.4...
Grand Traverse Band To Build New Gaming Facility on Benzie County Trust Land
BENZONIA, MI – The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) has announced that it will open a new gaming facility on...