Brenda Meade, Chair, Coquille Indian Tribe
This year, we were able to award $500,000 in grants through our Coquille Indian Tribe Community Fund to a variety of organizations throughout our five-county service area. We take pride in being able to provide not only for our members, but for Southern Oregon as a whole.
Lawrence SpottedBird, Chairman, Kiowa Tribe
Going back to the early 1980s when we tribes in Oklahoma first developed high stakes bingo operations, we learned quickly that generating our own revenues through profits from enterprises empowered our tribe to address our priorities as we determine.
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 issues of...
Austin Lowes, Chairman, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
The goal for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Kewadin Casinos is to reinvest into our current assets. By doing this, we will be able to pivot to the new gaming industry trends, which will enable us to continue to be a local economic driver to the areas we serve.
Dale Miller, Chairman, Elk Valley Rancheria
Our goals and objectives are in large part shaped by the tribe’s values and circumstances, as well as the vision for the future.
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.
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.
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Leadership and Development
This month, we spoke with three tribal leaders about the current challenges and rewards they are facing, how they promote strong leadership within their...
Janet K. Bill, Chairperson, Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
Our tribe encourages strong leadership within our casino and all our entities. From our tribal youth education and scholarship programs to our internship opportunities, we recognize the importance of creating leadership development initiatives for our tribal members.
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.
Sky River’s ‘Wreaths of Hope’ Program Benefits 10 Non-Profits
ELK GROVE, CA – Sky River Casino and 10 participating local charities gathered to kick off the third annual Wreaths of Hope, an annual holiday...
Morongo Donates 15,000 Thanksgiving Turkeys to Non-Profits
CABAZON, CA – The Morongo Band of Mission Indians gave away 15,000 free turkeys this week to non-profit groups, churches and charities across the...
Cherokee Nation Celebrates Grand Opening of $7.3M Head Start Center
NOWATA, OK – The Cherokee Nation celebrated the grand opening of the tribe’s new state-of-the-art Head Start Center in Nowata, a $7.3 million investment.
The...
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Opens a Johnny Rockets
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort has partnered to open a Johnny Rockets at its property. Located in a brand-new space, Johnny...