In December 2004, the Osage Nation of Oklahoma won its battle in Congress to determine our own laws and citizenship. It was the end of a long road to independence for our tribe, but the beginning of what we feel is most precious our sovereignty. I am often asked if gaming has taken over the national debate on Indians in America. But gaming is an extension of our sovereignty, not the other way around and we cannot allow others to frame our issues for us. As Indian people, sovereignty comes first.
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Tyson confirmed after the fight what some folks in the game have known for years. I just don't have this in my heart anymore, ... I'm just fighting to take care of my bills. I don't have the ferocity. I'm not an animal anymore.Jim Gray
We're still looking for volunteers. The good shifts go fast so those that are interested need to get down here and pick out a time.
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Some people find it equally as entertaining to come down here and volunteer on this end because you're the person picking up the phone answering. It gets to be kind of frenzied and it's fun.
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is a man of very high integrity, high conscience, a strong work ethic and a pragmatic guy.
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