Tribal Economic Development

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, introduced in 1988, confirmed the rights of Tribes to conduct gaming on Indian lands and resulted in substantial growth for Tribal economic development. In episode 3, participants discuss developing Tribal economies, commercial land use, and what Tribes are doing to support their membership, youth, and the future.

Panelists include:

• Julie Hamilton, Director of Finance for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, CFO of Puyallup Tribal Enterprises, Inc., and Tribal Elder
• Matthew Wadhwani, CFO for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and CEO of Puyallup Tribal Enterprises, Inc.
• Mike Iyall, Tribal Council Member, Historian, and Tribal Elder, Cowlitz Indian Tribe
• Nettsie Bullchild, Director of Tribal Archives/Nisqually Tribal Historic Preservation Office and Tribal Elder, Nisqually Indian Tribe

Learn more at our tribal partners websites and fortnisqually.org.

Resources

Tribal Websites

• Puyallup Tribe of Indians https://www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov/tribal-government/
• Cowlitz Indian Tribe https://www.cowlitz.org/
• Nisqually Indian Tribe http://www.nisqually-nsn.gov/index.php/heritage/

Primary Sources

• Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (1988): https://www.congress.gov/100/statute/STATUTE-102/STATUTE-102-Pg2467.pdf
• Land Claims Settlement Agreement, August 27, 1988: https://www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/Land-Claims-Settlement-Agreement.pdf
• Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989: https://www.congress.gov/101/statute/STATUTE-103/STATUTE-103-Pg83.pdf
• Puyallup Tribal Codes: https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/PuyallupTribe/

Articles

• Boldt Decision: United States v. State of Washington: https://www.historylink.org/file/21084
• Puyallup Land Claims Settlement (1990): https://www.historylink.org/file/20157

Other

• Since Time Immemorial Curriculum: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/john-mccoy-lulilas-time-immemorial-tribal-sovereignty-washington-state
• National Indian Gaming Commission: https://www.nigc.gov/commission/about-us/history/
• Verne Ray, 1905-2003 (Inventory of papers, including Indian Claims Commission series for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe): https://researchguides.gonzaga.edu/c.php?g=67720&p=436920