Chez Oxendine

journalist, freelancer, writer, TTRPG and gaming enthusiast. he/him. staff writer for @tribalbiz.

[Yvonne H./Sen.H.H.S., over on bluer skies @SenHHS]

This is followed by Singer, Stalker, Skinsaw Man by @KendraLS, with contributions from @ThornyRoseGames @oracleplant, James Jacobs, and @Chezolution.

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[Chez Oxendine @Chezolution]

@DominicTarason They've created a sort of...deadlock...for themselves, haven't they?

[TribalBiz @tribalbiz]

The Hoopa Valley, Yurok, & Karuk Tribes are tackling power outages with an $177M microgrid project with DOE funding. New "nested" microgrids and help from the Blue Lake Rancheria will boost resilience. @TribalBiz has this story of tribal collaboration.
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[TribalBiz @tribalbiz]

This month's @TribalBiz Gaming Update: Cherokee Nation faces legal challenges in Arkansas, the Winnebago Tribe opens WarHorse Omaha, plus more casino expansions and new leadership appointments at Mohegan and Sycuan Casino.
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[TribalBiz @tribalbiz]

You may have heard the term food sovereignty, but what does it mean? Why does it matter? And what does it have to do with access to capital and wóyute on the Cheyenne River Lakota Reservation? If you've got 16:33, listen in to the podcast. #sponsored
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[TribalBiz @tribalbiz]

Join us this fall at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, for a deep dive into tribal economic development strategies. Register now for the third annual Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit! #TribalLeadership #EconomicEmpowerment
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Native storytelling is influencing the $24.9B #tabletopgaming industry. With Indigenous-led games on the rise, Cherokee designers Connor Alexander + William Thompson discuss their approaches and demand for diverse narratives. @TribalBiz has the story.
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[Native American Studies Center (USCL) @USCLNASC]

“The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced $18.2 million in grants aimed at reducing cyber risks and digital threats to tribes.”

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[Chez Oxendine @Chezolution]

Finally: the Pascua Yaqui tribe (hi @romero!) have received a $4 million grant to build a workforce development center on tribal lands near Tucson, Arizona.

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[Chez Oxendine @Chezolution]

Good morning! I'm going to post a thread of the stories of mine that appeared in @tribalbiz this week.

Starting off: a $120m funding opportunity for tribes seeking assistance w/ climate resilience or relocation planning.

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[Chez Oxendine @Chezolution]

A range of stories occurred in Indian gaming this past month, including the announcement of record-breaking revenues across the industry.

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[Yvonne H./Sen.H.H.S., over on bluer skies @SenHHS]

Remembering Ashton and Supporting Their Family https://t.co/IJpw6mzZdN

[Native News Online @nativenews_net]

Native Bidaské with Our Native Writers on the 100th Anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act https://t.co/ob6ifwewue

[Chez Oxendine @Chezolution]

The world lost an extremely talented and kind person yesterday. Ashton was a close friend who played a huge role in bringing me into a community where I've felt safe and at home since.

Rest easy, @WhoTweetedThis. You will be sorely, sorely missed.

[Native American Studies Center (USCL) @USCLNASC]

“The Seminole Tribe can continue offering mobile sports betting after the United States Supreme Court today declined to hear a legal challenge, potentially setting a precedent for tribal gaming nationwide.”

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[Chez Oxendine @Chezolution]

@longislandviper If we want better gaming press, we have to either implement regulations to prevent entertainment companies from blacklisting outlets, or we have to move away from clicks to dollars and toward smaller outlets with less overhead.

[Chez Oxendine @Chezolution]

@longislandviper It is frustrating, but it's frustrating because we've built a two headed monster of a media cycle: early posts/reviews get the clicks and the money to pay their staff, and whoever plays the nicest gets first access.

You can't eat integrity and principles don't pay utilities.