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Two weeks ago, on Thursday, September 18, Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. participated in a press conference at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in Washington, D.C. The press conference marked the conclusion of NCAI’s Impact Unity Days, during which approximately 150 tribal leaders gathered in the nation’s capital to educate members of the Trump administration and Congress about the needs in Indian Country.

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Native Vote. Deb Haaland’s campaign for governor continues to gain momentum, with a historic show of support: in less than 24 hours after the New Mexico Secretary of State opened the nominating petition portal, 2,505 New Mexicans signed on to support her candidacy—setting a new state record.

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Cherokee author Daniel H. Wilson brings a fresh perspective to science fiction with his upcoming novel "Hole in the Sky," set to release on October 7th. In an exclusive interview on Native Bidaské, Wilson discusses his unique approach to storytelling that blends cutting-edge science, Indigenous wisdom, and deeply human narratives.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The family of Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. has shared additional details to assist those preparing to join them in honoring his life and legacy. They want you to be aware of this information as you plan to attend the upcoming services and extend their gratitude for the continued outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this difficult time.
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The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, to celebrate the completion of its new solar energy installation. This project was made possible with support from Everybody Solar and Positive Solar. 
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Plans to orderly halt operations at federal agencies across Indian Country continued as the U.S. Senate failed this morning to meet terms to end the federal government shutdown hours after it began at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday. 

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The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana announced Tuesday that it will lower its flags to half-staff at all government and business sites in remembrance of Ernest (“Ernie”) L. Stevens Jr., a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and longtime Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA). Chairman Stevens passed away on Friday, September 26, at the age of 66.

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 Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), released the following statement in honor of Orange Shirt Day, a day of reflection and remembrance to honor the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and placed in residential boarding schools across North America—many who never returned home.

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For more than two decades, Ernie Stevens, Jr. stood as a tireless champion for tribal sovereignty and Indian gaming. On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Native Bidaské will air a special edition, “Remembering Ernie Stevens, Jr.”, to honor his life, leadership, and enduring legacy.

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