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Each Oregon tribal run casino is run by Natives of our fine state - people that have long term-  generations- of investment in the health of Oregon's community, economy and environmental future as a whole. How can this private non tribal casino guarantee that it will act in the same manner? I don't believe the hype. Oregon is NOT Nevada. It's in our constitution.

posted 1 year, 8 months ago
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What a great post. I would like to second this and add- the decimation of the Native Peoples of the US is often compared to the Holocaust. The difference is, it is still going on. I just painted a wall in my office yesterday with a paint color named, "Apache Red" how horrifying. Funny thing is, I could have chosen Navaho white too! I am also a native person who owns two businesses, drives a car, pays taxes, goes on vacation and is proud of the money and culture my tribe contributes to the community. Not to mention the educational opportunities, health care, housing and jobs provided not to just tribal members but the community as a whole. I am constantly learning more about the culture of my elders and applying that knowledge to continue creating a culture of my own generation.

posted 3 years, 6 months ago
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