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Indian Country continues to honor the life and legacy of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (October 8, 2025)

A warrior. A friend. A mentor. A family man. Indian Country is remembering the late Ernie Stevens, Jr., who passed on at the age of 66.

Statement: California Democratic Party Native American Caucus mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 30, 2025)

“Ernie was larger than life both literally and figuratively,” the Native American Caucus said.

Press Release: Pokagon Band lowers flag in honor of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 30, 2025)

“Indian Country has lost a tremendous leader in the untimely passing of Ernie Stevens Jr.,” said Pokagon Band Chairman Matthew Wesaw.

Press Release: National Indian Health Board mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 30, 2025)

“Ernie was more than a leader – he was a friend, mentor, and inspiration to so many of us in Indian Country,” said NIHB Chief Executive Officer AC Locklear.

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Statement: NAFSA mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 29, 2025)

With great sadness, NAFSA reflects on the life of Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., who history will remember as a relentless giant and a tireless champion for all of Indian Country.

Statement: National Congress of American Indians mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 29, 2025)

“We lost a warrior today,” said NCAI President Mark Macarro.

Statement: United National Indian Tribal Youth mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 29, 2025)

“We will forever be grateful for Chairman Stevens’ leadership, support, and involvement, and for the way he set a true example of stewardship for our Native youth,” UNITY said.

Statement: Gun Lake Tribe mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 29, 2025)

“Indian Country has lost a great relative, friend and warrior,” Chairman Emeritus D.K. Sprague said on behalf of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi.

Statement: Cherokee Nation chief statement on passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 27, 2025)

“Indian Country, and his many friends and loved ones, are better for Ernie having lived and dedicated his life in service to Indian Country,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr..

Statement: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 27, 2025)

“Ernie was a tireless advocate for Tribal Nations, tribal sovereignty, and the ability of Tribes to improve their economies, their governments, and the lives of their people through lawful gaming enterprises,” the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community said.

Statement: Seneca Nation mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 27, 2025)

“Ernie was a warrior, a leader and a friend,” said Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca.

Statement: NAFOA mourns passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 27, 2025)

“Ernie was more than a colleague. He was a true friend to NAFOA and to me personally,” said NAFOA Board President Rodney Butler.

Press Release: Indian Gaming Association announces passing of Ernie Stevens, Jr. (September 26, 2025)

“Ernie Stevens, Jr. was more than a chairman; he was a warrior, a statesman, and a champion for all of Indian Country,” said IGA Executive Director Jason Giles.