In December, Washington State tribes scored a key victory in federal court, reaffirming our tribal sovereignty. In that ruling, a three-judge panel of the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a lower court decision that dismissed […]
It’s hard to believe, but we are just a few months away from the 2025 Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) Conference and Trade Show, now in its 30th year. We’ll be in Oklahoma City this […]
As we welcome spring, the National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) continues its mission to support HR professionals serving Native American tribes and enterprises. Our focus remains on providing educational events, services, networking opportunities, […]
CNIGA Chairman James Siva: “Good morning, and welcome to the 28th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference. It is truly great to be back here at Pechanga. I want to extend our appreciation and thanks to […]
The Travel Guide to Tribes Along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail identifies places along the Anza Trail where travelers are welcomed and can explore the history, heritage, and cultures of the tribes […]
As tribal business portfolios expand, so do the complexities in determining the right organizational and reporting structures. A pressing question arises: Should a business board or a separate tribal corporation be created? Understanding these structures […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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