Gaming Commission
The Nez Perce Tribal Gaming Commission was created under the provisions established in the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), which was enacted to support and promote tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and strong tribal governments through the operation of gaming on Indian lands. The Act provides a statutory basis for the federal regulation of Indian gaming and the authorities for Tribes to regulate Tribal Gaming. The Nez Perce Tribe established the Commission to regulate and support tribal gaming as a means of generating revenue for tribal communities.
The Commission consists of three part time members appointed by the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee and full time supporting staff to carryout the day to day responsibilities of the Commission. The President, Vice President and the Treasurer/secretary are all selected by the commissioners and affirmed by NPTEC action.
The Nez Perce Tribal Gaming Commission responsibilities:
- regulating and monitoring certain aspects of Nez Perce gaming;
- coordinating its regulatory responsibilities with appropriate jurisdictions;
- providing training and technical assistance to tribal entities;
- reviewing and approving tribal gaming ordinances and management agreements in conjunction with the NPTEC;
- reviewing the backgrounds of individuals and entities to ensure the suitability for gaming licenses of those seeking to work or conduct business with Nez Perce Tribal gaming;
- overseeing and reviewing the conduct and regulation of Nez Perce gaming operations;
- enforcing violations against the Nez Perce Tribal Code and IGRA and its regulations; and
- referring law enforcement matters to appropriate tribal, Federal, and state entities.
Office: 208-621-4744
Address:
35069 US Hwy 95
Lewiston, ID 83501
Commissioners:
President: Gabe Bohnee
Vice President: Eva Higheagle
Secretary/Treasurer: Darryl Reuben
Staff:
Director: Leotis McCormack
leotismc@nezperce.org
Chief Compliance Officer: Mark Souza
marks@nezperce.org
Internal Auditor: Alene Powaukee
alenep@nezperce.org
Gaming Agent: Ken Kipp
kenk@nezperce.org
Licensing Agent: Liz Minkey
lizm@nezperce.org
Office Assistant: Vacant
Fish and Wildlife Commission
FWC Office- 315 ‘B’ Street | PO Box 365 Lapwai, ID 83540
Office Phone: 208-843-9376 (Ext. 4649)
Email: nancymac@nezperce.org
2025-26 COMMISSIONERS
Chairman- Erik Holt | 208-791-4853 | erikh@nezperce.org
Vice Chairman- Judy Oatman | 208-816-3329 | judyo@nezperce.org
Secretary- Jasmine Higheagle | 208-790-1066 | jasmineh@nezperce.org
Member- Andre Picard | 208-553-4882 | andrep@nezperce.org
Member- Raequel Picard | 208-790-9636 | raequelp@nezperce.org
Meetings
FWC Regular Monthly Meetings are the first Monday of each month at 5PM at the Boards & Commissions Building, 210 ‘A’ Street, Lapwai, ID (only one meeting per month). Meetings are rescheduled if Monday is a holiday or if there is an unforeseen circumstance.
Conference calls are set up for meetings unless FWC switches to another type of social media (notice will be given). For ALL NP Conference Calls from Lapwai & Other areas dial 208-621-4600 & from Kamiah dial 208-935-7480; however, Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) needed to get on the call will be different each meeting. (Contact a member of the FWC if you have difficulty getting on the call.) Commissioners may begin using other types of social media platforms, if so, they will provide notification.
Fishing & Hunting Regulations
For information regarding current hunting & fishing regulations, please contact Nancy McAllaster at the FWC office or a member of the FWC. Additionally, for the Snake River Basin & subbasin tributaries fishing regulations you can contact the NPT Department of Fisheries Resources Management Conservation Enforcement department at 208.843-7143 or toll free at 1-877-790-3474. For the Columbia River Zone 6 fishing seasons you can also contact the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement at 1-800-487-3474.
Senior Advisory Board
Chair– Loretta P. Islas
Vice Chair– Betty Kinzer
Secretary– Trae Blackeagle (new member – representing Lapwai)
Treasurer– Martha Oatman (new member – representing Kamiah)
Member– Allen Slickpoo Jr.
Member– Melissa Wright (new member – representing Orofino)
Lapwai Coordinator– Georganne Morrison
Kamiah Coordinator– Mary Tall Bull
NPTHA Board of Commissioners
Chair- Taricia Moliga
Vice Chair- Stacey Kash Kash
Secretary/Treasurer- Fawn Domebo
Member- Shannon Jackson
Member- Eva Higheagle
Contact Information
Phone: 208-843-2229
Email (preferred): bocnptha@nezperce365.onmicrosoft.com
Meeting Details
When: 3rd Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM
Location: TBA (varies depending on availability/road/weather conditions)
Enterprise Board
Chair- Gwen Carter
Vice-Chair- Keith Kipp
Secretary- Sergio Islas
Member– Sonya Oberly
Member- George Moody