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Chickasaw Nation’s Janie Simms Hipp named USDA general counsel

by The Seminole Tribune -

Janie Simms Hipp WASHINGTON–  Janie Simms Hipp (Chickasaw Nation) was confirmed July 30 by the U.S. Senate to be general counsel of the United States Department of Agriculture. Hipp was nominated to the post by President Joe Biden on March 15. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a leader

NIGA convention marks back-to-business moment

by Damon Scott -

The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) returned to an in-person Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention from July 19-24 – this time at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Organizers said there were about 8,000 attendees and more than 350 vendors. While the event was sized down compared to previous years, it

Indian Affairs adds two top Native American directors

by Damon Scott -

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) named two Native Americans to top positions in the department in June. Bartholomew “Bart” Stevens of the San Carlos Apache Tribe is the deputy bureau director for field operations, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kimberly Bouchard, of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior

Andrew Saunders named Seminole Gaming’s VP of entertainment

by The Seminole Tribune -

HOLLYWOOD — Andrew Saunders has been named vice president of entertainment for Seminole Gaming. He is responsible for live entertainment programming at all six Seminole Gaming venues in Florida. He coordinates with venues, ticketing operations and finance and production partners. Seminole Gaming venues – owned by the Seminole Tribe – include

HERO forges ahead as it reflects on pandemic successes

by Damon Scott -

BIG CYPRESS — The Seminole Tribe’s Heritage and Environment Resources Office (HERO) is the umbrella for a variety of tribal initiatives – the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Environmental Resource Management Department (ERMD) and the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO). Each of those departments has a slew of goals and responsibilities. It’s a

Tribal Court priorities include new efforts

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Tribal Court was affected by the pandemic like other branches of government. The system kept operating, but some meetings and hearings shifted online and others were postponed. One of the biggest blows to the court and the tribe during the pandemic was when Chief Justice Willie Johns

Tribe’s energy goals advance with Brighton funding

by Damon Scott -

Hurricane Irma had a big impact on the tribe’s communities across South Florida in 2017. Government operations were affected and electrical outages particularly plagued residents in Big Cypress and Brighton. The hurricane’s aftermath came with a monetary cost, too, as the tribe spent significant funds on propane and diesel to

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