Tribal Leader Roundtable

Fortunately, we have a very experienced team that were involved in the development of our four casinos as well as several expansion projects along the way. That experience coupled with the new experience gained in managing a construction project during the pandemic, will continue to inform our operations going forward.

We’ve incurred financial losses in the millions of dollars; we’ve had to furlough and lay off hundreds of tribal government and business employees; we’ve had team members and customers who have lost loved ones; and we’ve been forced to conduct operations in a whole new way throughout our organization, etc.

Innovation, particularly through data analytics, is becoming a key driver in our gaming and hospitality operations. Using data allows us to make more informed business decisions, improve operational efficiency, and better understand guest preferences.

Five tribal leaders discuss their current priorities, how innovation is shaping their gaming and hospitality strategies, and how they cultivate leadership to support long-term...

This month, four tribal leaders discuss the steps their tribes are taking to ensure the long-term economic and cultural resilience of their communities, and...

One of our most important priorities is improving the health and well-being of our people. This work encompasses many interconnected needs that are essential to our survival, economic growth, and the future of generations to come.

Delores Pigsley, ChairmanConfederated Tribes of Siletz IndiansChinook Winds Casino Resort – Lincoln City, ORchinookwindscasino.com / ctsi.nsn.us BENEFITS OF GAMING: Gaming revenue has been a blessing to...

We had additional closures when rioters and looters came through our area. We had to make immediate decisions to close our whole Quil Ceda Village area down and had police barricades everywhere. The word went out and tribal members helped guard the area along with the police...

Today, our highest priority is taking care of our tribal members while continuing to build a strong future for generations to come. That means investing in housing, education, healthcare, language and cultural preservation, and creating opportunities that allow our tribal members and families to thrive.

Dorie Rios, ChairwomanNottawaseppi Huron Band of the PotawatomiFireKeepers Casino Hotel – Battle Creek, MIfirekeeperscasino.com/casino / nhbpi.org BENEFITS OF GAMING: Gaming revenues have significantly benefited our tribe,...