The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has reclaimed 80 acres of forested land within its reservation, providing new hunting and harvesting grounds for its community. This key addition forms part of the tribe’s ongoing efforts to regain ancestral territory and preserve cultural traditions.

Ernie “Big Cat” Stevens Jr. shaped Native American gaming for more than two decades, driving growth and advocating for tribal sovereignty. His passing at age 66 marks the end of an era for the Indian Gaming Association and the many communities he served.