Shinnecock Victory: Tribal Sign to Stay Lit, Judge Denies State Injunction
The Shinnecock Indian Nation debuted its economic development project, Shinnecock Monument, in early May 2019 to generate Tribal revenues. The Nation's billboard signs in particular have proved a point of contention with the State of New York, but a judge has ruled in...
Chaudhuri Addresses Pandemic’s Disruption to $34.1B Tribal Gaming Industry
Former NIGC Chairman Jonodev O. Chaudhuri (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) participated in a recent SBC Digital Summit panel with Conrad Granito, General Manager of the Muckleshoot Casino (the largest Tribal gaming operation in the Pacific Northwest), and Sheila Morago,...
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Partners with State Agencies and Community Organizations for Urban Native Vaccination Clinic, Food and PPE Distribution
Approximately 600 People Received their First Dose of the Moderna Vaccine. Albuquerque, NM - The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) was pleased to partner with Thornburg Foundation, New Mexico Department of Indian Affairs (DIA), the state Health Department, Native...
Cherokee Federal Unveils Scout Health Security to Address COVID-19 Crisis
Cherokee Federal unveils Scout Health Security unit to Cherokee Nation leaders and medical professionals at Cherokee Nation’s Outpatient Health Center in Tahlequah.Cherokee Federal recently introduced a new line of products aimed at addressing the global health crisis...
SoCal Tribal Casinos Begin Reopening, Some Using Advanced Cleaning Tech
Viejas Casino & Resort reopened May 18 and is among other Tribal casinos using advanced cleaning technologies like UVC. (Courtesy Viejas Casino & Resort / Facebook)Between now and the beginning of June, seven Southern California Tribal casinos have reopening...
Native Business NEWS
CARES Act May Pit Tribal Governments Against ANCs for COVID-19 Relief
CARES money for "governments" seems to allow for ANCs to get a piece of the $8 billion set aside for Tribal governments. For Native governments, the COVID-19 relief legislation known as the CARES Act may have a crucial flaw, and some leaders in Indian Country are...
San Manuel Elects Ken Ramirez as Chairman
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is ushering in a shift, or shuffle, in leadership at an uncertain and strenuous time for Tribal Nations across the country: in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic.
More Tribal Casinos Step Up With Food Donations to Alleviate Burden of COVID-19
Gaming Tribes are providing tremendous support to their members and surrounding communities — even as they contend with the current and temporary disappearance of their most consistent revenue generator, land-based casinos.
U.S. Treasury to Hold Tribal Consultations on CARES Act PPP Today
Tribes nationwide have protested the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) oversight of Tribal Government Gaming in the emergency relief available through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Chickasaw Nation Builds COVID-19 Test Centers
The Chickasaw Nation is embracing a ‘warrior mentality’ to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Its COVID-19 test centers serve both the Chickasaw people and the greater community.

