This month, we take time to honor Native American Heritage Month — not with fanfare, but with respect.
Tribal Gaming & Hospitality is Native-owned, and we’re also a diverse team of storytellers — Native and non-Native — who care deeply about the communities we serve. We know that while this season often brings talk of Thanksgiving, for many Native people, it’s a time of reflection and remembrance.
So instead of focusing on turkey and tradition, we’re focusing on stories of leadership, generosity, and resilience. You’ll hear from Frances Alvarez, President, National Native American Hall of Fame who is helping to preserve and celebrate the stories of Native achievers across all walks of life, and from Native Veterans or their family members, whose service and sacrifice deserve the spotlight.
We’ll also share ways to support Native-led organizations that are making a difference year-round.
Tradition, Food and Philanthropy
And we’d be remiss not to recognize the many casino team members and leaders who spend their Thanksgiving week at work — preparing beautiful meals, creating welcoming spaces, and making sure guests feel cared for. Many of those guests bring their families to share a holiday meal, while others come because they don’t have family nearby. That spirit of hospitality and heart is what this industry is all about.
We’re grateful to work alongside Tribal enterprises that continue to welcome all of us — building community through hospitality, education, and shared purpose.
If you have press releases about a special veteran, tradition, food and philanthropy, please make sure to email our editor, Chris Faria, chris@tgand.com to be included in this month’s special series of newsletters.