Op-eds, letters to the editor, and member-submitted stories.
The author reflects on their struggle for tribal membership, feeling disillusioned after years of effort. They express sadness over their perceived failure but acknowledge the need to move on and share their experiences through a book. Continue reading Why I stopped trying to be a tribal member
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
The stewardess told me to wake up and put my seat upright. My eyes were feeling groggy, and she seemed kind of bossy. I was five, maybe four; it was the first airplane ride I can remember, and it really … Continue reading The Plane Ride
The series outlines employment opportunities and outcomes from 2001 to 2025, highlighting consistent non-placement despite repeated applications and interviews, revealing persistent patterns in recorded events. Continue reading Pursuit of Quality of Life through Indian Gaming
Chapter 3 – What Indian Gaming Was Supposed to Do Indian Gaming was never supposed to make us rich. That part gets forgotten now, buried under balance sheets and expansion plans, but it mattered in the beginning. The goal wasn’t … Continue reading More Drafting
The author reflects on Indian Gaming’s initial promise and subsequent failures, detailing personal experiences with institutional inequalities and governance challenges. Continue reading The Memoir Draft
