The Impact
Using “Indian gaming proceeds” to build foundational programs.
This isn’t just a list of jobs; it’s a record of community building. I am a Hannahville Potawatomi, tribal member #278. As a full-time tribal government executive director, community board and tribal council member, I was able to establish several foundational programs, policies, and procedures that promoted tribal government growth.
Rebuilding tribal government operations involved major compliance issues with Federal programming for the tribal community. Utilizing the gaming operations revenue remedied this problem by 1993. A congratulatory award letter was sent to begin construction of the Michigan Potawatomi Housing Authority (tribal corporation), Mutual Help and HomeOwnership Opportunity Program, the first home ownership program.
An Architect of Community: (1989–2000)
“In the wake of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, I served as a bridge between Indian Gaming revenue and community growth. These programs restored federal projects, funded by the tribe, for the tribe.”
Social Program(s)
Childcare and Development
This program served tribal government businesses, providing child care for them.
Economic Development
Depositing Procedures for CLASS III Gaming Devices
Policy implemented to improve gaming depostis 200% in 15 months.
Tribal Program(s)
Established major housing building programs and Maintenance and Repair operations for existing homes.
Housing units have increased to 170 homes, up from 45 in 1990.