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Conference Coverage: Call for Unity at 27th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference

Over 600 tribal leaders, regulators, industry professionals and policy experts gathered at the 27th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference (WIGC) at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Southern California held February 20-22 for a series of speeches, seminars, and tradeshow.

Brian Harris, Chief, Catawba Indian Nation

Our goal is to generate revenue through gaming enterprises to support tribal growth, create job opportunities, and improve the overall economic well-being of tribal communities. We also plan to support and create educational initiatives, scholarships, and vocational training programs for tribal members.

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.

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.

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...

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Interior Approves Secretarial Procedures for Chicken Ranch Rancheria

JAMESTOWN, CA – The Department of the Interior recently approved Secretarial Procedures...

Duwamish River Settlement Benefits Fish, Wildlife and Local, Tribal Communities

SEATTLE, WA – The Elliott Bay Trustees have settled with General Recycling...

Indian Affairs Secures Record $1.34B in Funding for Native Housing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Tom...

Navajo Nation, Congressman Joseph Morelle Meet To Support Native American Voting Rights Act

TSE BONITO, NM – The 25th Navajo Nation Council met with U.S....

Interior Announces Updates to Indian Gaming Compact Approval Processes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of the Interior announced a final rule...

Arizona Tribes Gather at State Capitol for Annual Indian Nations & Tribes Legislative Day

PHOENIX, AZ – More than 800 people participated in the Governor’s Office...

IGT Announces Executive, Board Leadership Changes

LONDON, UK – International Game Technology (IGT) has announced changes to its Board...

Sharon Avery, Jeannie Hovland Appointed Associate Commissioners to NIGC

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced the...

Tralynna Scott Joins CICD’s Tribal Development Leadership Council

TULSA, OK – The Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) at the...

Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino Appoints Elizabeth Nix as General Manager

NICE, CA – Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino has appointed Elizabeth Anderson...

Jamul Casino Names Charles Daniel VP of Information Technology

JAMUL, CA – Jamul Casino has annnounced Charles Daniel as Vice President...

Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite Named Vice-Chair of FCC Committee

MARKSVILLE, LA – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has announced Chairman Marshall...