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Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on the Benefits of Gaming

Three tribal leaders share how gaming revenues have benefited their tribe and community; goals and initiatives; and legislative/political issues of concern. Here...
Melissa Darden

Melissa Darden, Chairman, Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana

There have been many challenges in 2021, namely staffing and keeping our community safe; but, there have also been opportunities as it relates to CARES and ARPA funds. Tribal nations have never witnessed such a large investment into Indian Country and it is unlikely that we will ever see this again in our lifetime.
Isaiah Vivanco

Isaiah Vivanco, Chairman, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

We are located in California and are still trying to go through the compacting process for our gaming facility. It's been a lengthy process with the state.
Eagle Rock, Homewood, California

Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Gaming, Legislation and Leadership Development

Four tribal leaders share how gaming revenues have benefited their tribe and community; the initiatives and goals for their gaming enterprises; legislative/political...
Chairman Ned Daniels, Jr.

Ned Daniels, Jr., Chairman, Forest County Potawatomi

We have been able to successfully navigate through these uncertain times for two main reasons – excellent management and strong long-term planning/thinking.
Sherry Treppa

Sherry Treppa, Chairperson, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake

Since opening in 2012, our tribal casino has contributed significantly to the local economy and job market, employing over 140 community members, both tribal and non-tribal.
Marshall Pierite

Marshall Pierite, Chairman, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

Marshall Pierite, ChairmanTunica-Biloxi Tribe of LouisianaParagon Casino Resort – Marksville, LAparagoncasinoresort.comtunicabiloxi.org CHALLENGES/REWARDS: As far as challenges go, we are...
Christine Sage

Christine Sage, Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribe

When the current coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. and the federal, state, and local governments began to shut down, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe passed a Resolution enacting a public health emergency, creating the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Incident Management Team (IMT).
Chiarman John St. Clair

John St. Clair, Chairman, Eastern Shoshone Tribe

Like many tribal nations throughout the country, the Shoshone Tribe depends on their enterprises to manage their resources and assets and to bring in much needed revenue to the tribe and community.
Reggie Wassana

Reggie Wassana, Governor, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes

Post-pandemic has been a new challenge for our casino operations. It helped create new effective processes and plans of action to improve employee morale and drive revenue.
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Eastern Shawnee Tribe To Expand Shawnee Skies

WYANDOTTE, OK – The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (ESTO) has announced an expansion of the shooting and training complex, Shawnee Skies,...
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Cherokee Nation Distributes Record $7.9M to 107 School Districts

TULSA, OK – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. informed more than 100 public school educators that renewal of the tribal-state...
Miccosukee Casino & Resort

Miccosukee Casino & Resort Named Top Workplace

MIAMI, FL – Miccosukee Casino & Resort has been honored with USA Today’s Top Workplaces 2024 award. Based on team member feedback...
Coushatta Hotel Groundbreaking

Coushatta Tribe Breaks Ground on New Hotel

KINDER, LA – Chairman Jonathan Cernek of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, members of the Tribal Council, and Todd Stewart, Coushatta Casino...