Melvin Baker

Melvin J. Baker, Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribe

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is looking forward to the summer season as we welcome visitors to the Sky Ute Casino Resort.
Kevin Dupuis

Kevin DuPuis, Sr., Tribal Chairperson, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

We want to empower our youth – they are our future leaders, and we want to ensure they understand the principles of sovereignty and our treaty rights guaranteed to us under the trust and treaty responsibilities of the United States.
Jamie Stuck

Jamie Stuck, Chairman, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi

Much like the majority of businesses in the hospitality industry, macroeconomic conditions will be playing a significant factor in operations this year.
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.
Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan

Stephanie Bryan, Chairwoman, Poarch Band of Creek Indians

The pandemic may be officially over, but we continue to face real challenges in its aftermath that are significant and far-reaching.
Joe James

Joe James, Chairman, Yurok Tribe

The Yurok Tribe is in the middle of a major growth period, which is both challenging and rewarding. We are developing multiple businesses in environmental restoration, commercial construction and telecommunications.
William Reynolds

William Reynolds, Chairman, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin

The St. Croix Tribe’s biggest challenge for 2023 is illegal gaming, i.e., the unregulated gaming occurring every day in the State of Wisconsin in the form of multi-denomination/multi-game machines, poker, pull tabs, dice games, and sports boards.
Marlon WhiteEagle

Marlon WhiteEagle, President, Ho-Chunk Nation

If we can move closer to separating our business from our government, we have made progress. I believe our people know what they want to see for us in terms of success.
Looking ahead

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...
James Gessner

James Gessner, Chairman, Mohegan Tribe

Spirit of Aquai is a philosophy that guides our tribe and our businesses. It is a spirit of welcoming, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Comanche Nation Casino

Comanche Nation Casino Recognized as No. 1 Casino in Oklahoma

LAWTON, OK – Comanche Nation Casino has been recognized as the No. 1 Casino in the state at Oklahoman’s annual Community Choice...

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe To Host Charitable 5K

MARKSVILLE, LA – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host the first annual Healing Tribal Strong 5k Walk/Run, benefiting the American Indian Cancer Foundation. The...
Sage Run Golf Course

Sage Run To Host Island Resort Intercollegiate Golf Tournament

HARRIS, MI – Top NCAA Men’s Golf teams will converge at Sage Run Golf Course this Labor Day weekend for the fifth...
Judge Jannette Mondragon

Chickasaw Citizen Jannette Mondragón Appointed as Magistrate Judge

LAS CRUCES, NM – Chickasaw citizen Jannette Mondragón has made history as the first female First American Magistrate Judge in Doña Ana...