Ernie Stevens Jr. Elected for 13th Term as Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association
San Diego, CA – Ernie Stevens Jr. has been re-elected by acclamation to serve his 13th term as Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA). Running unopposed, he received unanimous support from tribal leadership, reinforcing their confidence in his leadership.
Stevens expressed profound gratitude to the leadership: "From day one
Comanche Nation Entertainment Names New General Managers
LAWTON, Okla. – Comanche Nation Entertainment has named two longtime team members the general managers of its properties in Cache and Devol, Oklahoma. Brian Weryavah serves as General Manager of Comanche Cache Casino and Sterling Ticeahkie serves as General Manager of Comanche Red River Hotel and Casino.
"Brian and Sterling
Forecast inclement weather postpones Artesian Arts Festival
Annual Festival Set June 7
SULPHUR, Okla. – The Artesian Arts Festival, set April 5, has been canceled due to a forecast 90% chance of rain, high winds and cool temperatures.
The festival has been rescheduled June 7, 2025.
An outdoor event, the annual Artesian Arts Festival is a daylong celebration
Amanda Clinton Wins Democratic Nomination Outright in the House District 71 Special Election
Tulsa, OKLAHOMA – In a competitive four-way Democratic Primary, Amanda Clinton secured more than 51 percent of the vote, placing first and advancing to the General Election on May 13th.
"Thank you to the voters of House District 71 for putting your trust in me. Thank you to everyone who
Registration Now Open for the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference
AITC, scheduled for October 27-30, 2025, at Pearl River Resort, is organized by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association and will be held on the tribal homelands of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in Choctaw, Mississippi
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Registration is now open for the 27th Annual American
The Chickasaw Nation Advances Business Diversification via Sovereign Native Holdco
ADA, OKLA. – The Chickasaw Nation is advancing its business diversification initiative by establishing a dedicated management team to execute business strategies and manage operations within Sovereign Native Holdco (SNH), an investment subsidiary wholly owned by the Nation. This team will focus on selective real estate, hospitality, private equity and entertainment
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Trump order centralizing federal procurement could disrupt tribal contracting opportunities
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20 that could potentially disrupt Native contracting opportunities by consolidating federal procurement under the General Services Administration.
The executive order, titled “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement,” requires