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Introduction to the Winter 2025 Issue
Dai sla. Hello and welcome to the Winter 2025 Edition of Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Magazine. My name is Brady Scott and I’m the chair of the editorial board. For so many of us, the […]
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Dream Big: Supporting the Next Generation of Tribal Change Makers in Washington State
Native American tribes are an integral part of Washington state. Tribes contribute enormously to Washington’s overall economy, accounting for $6.6 billion in gross state product in 2020. Tribes generously support local communities, too, contributing nearly […]
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Forest Restoration Helps Preserve Tribal Traditions
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service, Sheila Holifield , Unit: Southern Region, Office of Communication When Elliott Abbey was a boy, he would collect pine needles and pinecones from the forest with his aunts, which they […]
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OIGA Winter 2025 Update
Each turn of the calendar brings with it an opportunity. Since time immemorial, tribal people were taught to take that space between the new and the old as a time to reflect upon the past twelve months, revisit our priorities, […]
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National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) Winter 2025 Update
In this interview, Judy and Tal discussed 2025 initiatives including their: Support of native-lead nonprofits, sister and cousin organizations Strong education program including certifications and scholarship program First annual charity golf tournament NNAHRA Annual Conference, […]
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California Nations Indian Gaming Winter 2025 Update
For the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), late fall and early winter are both a time of looking back on achievements of the past year and planning for the year ahead, and there is […]
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Cultural Interpretation: Prioritizing Tribal Members
When building its cultural tourism programming, from its tribal RV park to the Ah-TahThi-Ki Museum, the Seminole Tribe of Florida first turns to its members. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is as deeply rooted in […]
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OIGA Fall 2024 Update
Click play above to watch the interview with Sheila where we discussed: Key takeaways from the OIGA annual conference this past August 2024: what was the buzz for operators and suppliers? What is top of […]
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Washington’s Tribes Give Back to Communities
Washington State’s 29 federally recognized Native American tribes are sovereign nations, each with governments dedicated to ensuring and enhancing their self-reliance. However, our tribes are also integral to the fabric of Washington State and are […]
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IGA Fall Update Empowering Native Voices ….
As we approach the critical 2024 National Elections, the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) is launching its voter registration campaign for Native Americans once again. We are partnering with various sister organizations to ensure that every […]
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California Nations Indian Gaming Fall Update
On a farm, late summer and early fall are a time to harvest the seeds that were sown in the spring. With patience and persistence, those seeds turn into plants that mature, and some bear […]
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The Road to a Self-Sustaining Economy
Starting with limited revenue streams, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation have become an economic engine in their region The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla […]
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Washington’s Tribes Are Major Contributors to Our State Economy
With the support of gaming revenues, Washington State tribes are on the path to self-reliance. Along the way, we have become major contributors to the overall health and vitality of our state’s economy. In aggregate, tribes […]
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All Oklahomans Benefit from Tribal Gaming
In Oklahoma, of the 38 federally recognized tribes, 33 operate governmental gaming operations in accordance with the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). That framework requires that any revenues from gaming operations be used for […]
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Interview with Sheila Morago, Trade Show Coordinator Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association
What’s new for this year’s OIGA Conference and Trade Show, August 12-14, 2024, in Oklahoma City? Find out in this interview what to expect! The 2024 OIGA Conference and Trade Show, otherwise known as “the […]
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Finding Success in Agritourism
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association’s Cultural Heritage Planner To learn more about AIANTA, visit https://www.aianta.org/ Brick-and-mortar cultural center or museum isn’t necessarily the only path to attracting travelers. Many tribes are diving deeper […]
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California Nations Indian Gaming Summer Update James Siva
By James Siva Just like the weather, the legislative season is heating up in California. As spring turns toward summer, we find ourselves in the thick of the legislative process. Right now, we are following […]
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Letter From the Editor – Spring 2024 New Issue
Hey everyone, Chris Faria here from Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Magazine with our new Spring edition of TG&H Magazine, sponsored by Ainsworth. In our IGA issue, we celebrate Snoqualmie Casino in Washington state who was […]
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Reject the Attempts to Undermine Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State
The concept of tribal sovereignty – the foundational understanding that Native American tribes have the right to self-governance rooted in legally binding treaty rights – is under the greatest assault in decades. This is happening […]
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Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Update
See You August 12-14 in OKC! Springtime in Oklahoma is a beautiful season, and for the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA), it’s also an extremely busy season. Planning for the 2024 OIGA Conference and Trade […]