A Policy Primer
The primer on Tribal-State gaming compacts uses the Hannahville Indian Community’s 1993 agreement to illustrate how tribal sovereignty and state oversight enable casino-style gaming under federal law. Continue reading A Policy Primer
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Sovereignty, Slots, and the Statecraft of 1993: How Michigan’s Tribes Transformed a Legal Deadlock into an Economic Engine
In 1990, Michigan tribes challenged Governor Engler in court, ultimately leading to a transformative gaming compact that reshaped state-tribal relations and economic landscapes. Continue reading Sovereignty, Slots, and the Statecraft of 1993: How Michigan’s Tribes Transformed a Legal Deadlock into an Economic Engine
An Analysis of Tribal Employment: Quality of Life Results
The analysis reveals that Tribal Member #278 faced repeated non-selection for roles due to qualification issues, lack of a matching degree, and a recent trend of no interviews across sectors. Continue reading An Analysis of Tribal Employment: Quality of Life Results
Going Back to the Reservation
The memoir reflects on returning to a reservation, the impact of Indian Gaming, and the complexities of community governance and change. Continue reading Going Back to the Reservation