Josefina Cortez, Tribal Chairwoman, Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria
The Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria is proud to say that our team members on the tribal government side as well as our casino resort have done a fantastic job assisting in the combat of this crisis.
Ken Choke, Chairman, Nisqually Indian Tribe
Through courses with the Emergency Management Institute and other opportunities through FEMA, we’ve been able to lay down the groundwork to assist our members during the COVID-19 situation.
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.
Cyrus Ben, Tribal Chief, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Our tribe is a close-knit community and we have all known someone or we ourselves have been affected by COVID-19. It takes a mental toll on our tribal members as we face this health crisis, but I feel we have come together to care for each other and keep our spirits strong during this time.
Rodney Butler, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The impact from the pandemic has been felt far and wide, and our nation will be in recovery for months if not years to come. In March, we closed our tribal government and Foxwoods Resort Casino for the first time ever since opening over 28 years ago.
Jaison Elkins, Tribal Council Chair, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
The health and safety of tribal members, our employees, casino and bingo guests and the greater community has been the singular focus of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
James Gessner, Chairman, The Mohegan Tribe
The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has touched each and every person across the globe as individuals, businesses, communities and tribes. The Mohegan Nation is not exempt from that.
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.
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