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Betting Big on a Dream: Coming Home to a “We” Culture - Greg Sarris | Bioneers Radio Series XIII (2013)
Published 12 years, 2 months ago
Description
Given the extreme economic disenfranchisement of Native American tribes, being an Indian in modern times has given rise to Indian casinos. Chairman Greg Sarris of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria found himself staring down the barrel of massive community resistance. Was it possible to create a casino that would uphold traditional values and benefit the land and local community? You wouldn’t want to bet against him.