Georgette Palmer Smith Appointed to the Tribal Leadership Council Foundation
Executive Director of the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Native Learning Center brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to the TLC Foundation LAWTON, Okla. – The Tribal Leadership Council Foundation announced today that the Board of Directors has...
Tribal Leadership Council Awarded $90,000 USDA Rural Development Grant to Launch “Building Tribal Business Leaders” Program in Oklahoma
Twelve-month program will equip Native entrepreneurs with training in business, technology and federal Indian law WYANDOTTE, Okla – The Tribal Leadership Council (TLC) has been awarded a $90,000 Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) from USDA Rural Development...
Tribal Leadership Council and UNLV Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Progam Launches Inaugural Executive Certificate in Tribal Sovereignty & Economic Leadership
LAS VEGAS – The Tribal Leadership Council (TLC) and UNLV Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program (INGG) at the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas successfully launched its inaugural Executive Certificate in Tribal...
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and Indigenous Pact Honored with Impact Awards for Exceptional Commitment to Tribal Communities
PHOENIX– The Tribal Leadership Council (TLC) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s prestigious Impact Awards, recognizing two outstanding organizations whose dedication to Tribal communities has made a profound and lasting difference across Indian...
Four Recipients Honored for Excellence in Native Leadership, Sovereignty and Service at the 2026 Tribal Leadership Conference
PHOENIX – The Tribal Leadership Council (TLC) is proud to announce the recipients of the Leadership Award Series that honors four exceptional leaders whose work has made a transformative impact across Indian Country. The awards will be presented at the Tribal...
3rd Annual TLC Golf Classic Sells Out at RES 2026
LAS VEGAS – The TLC Golf Classic returned for its third consecutive year during RES 2026, drawing a full field of 40 teams. Held at the Las Vegas Golf Club, the sold-out tournament brought together Tribal leaders, business professionals, sponsors, and supporters for a...
Boyd School of Law and Tribal Leadership Council Announces Historic Scholarship Endowment
LAS VEGAS – The Indian Nations Gaming and Governance (INGG) Program at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, in partnership with the Tribal Leadership Council, is proud to announce the establishment of the Tribal Leadership Council Endowment. This landmark gift...
23 Professionals Earn Tribal Governance Professional Certifications
Ridgefield, Wash. – Twenty-three individuals received their Tribal Governance Professional (TGP) Certification on March 5, 2026, 13 of whom are elected Tribal leaders. The intensive training was held at ilani owned by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. The TGP certification...
Inaugural Jim Thorpe Memorial Classic – Honoring the Legacy of One of America’s Greatest Athletes
LAWTON, Okla. – Organizers today announced the Inaugural Jim Thorpe Memorial Classic (JTMC), a charity golf tournament honoring the enduring legacy of Olympic champion and cultural icon Jim Thorpe. The two-day event takes place November 1–2, 2026, beginning with...
Tribal Leadership Council Foundation Awards Six Scholarships for Reservation Economic Summit 2026
LAWTON, Okla. – The Tribal Leadership Council (TLC), through the TLC Foundation, has announced six scholarship recipients who will attend the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The scholarships support Tribal leaders and business...
