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Culture on Display at Indian Gaming Trade Show

On an artfully lighted ballroom stage, the singers and drummers and dancers of differing tribes reminded everyone of what brought them together at National Indian Gaming Association trade show.

(4/17/2009)

Indian Gaming Feels ‘Good Vibrations’ in Economy

Turnout at trade show is down, but NIGA chairman sees 'a brighter future ahead' for tribes struggling in recession.

(4/16/2009)

Republicans Come a-Courtin' Casino Tribes

At NIGA's Indian Gaming '09 trade show, a Republican congressman seeks $1,000-a-plate contributions to his PAC, telling tribal leaders their future rests as much with the GOP as with Obama.

(4/15/2009)

Natives Won't Be 'Left Out of the Tent,' Obama Designate Says

Interior Secretary-designate Ken Salazar promises tribal leaders, gathered in Washington for the Obama inauguration, that he and the new president would pay close attention to Indian Country and would listen to tribal leaders — unlike the outgoing Bush administration.

(1/19/2009)

The Native Race Driver

Meet A.J. Russell, a Native American race driver. Russell attended the Indian Gaming '08 trade show, where he showws off his race car — and told his story.

(6/5/2008)

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