# @indigenous.tv on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPFhghxDxOj
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34936576-indigenoustv-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/7ed0eb5959.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-09-27T00:54:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** INDIGENOUSTV (@indigenous.tv) — https://gondola.cc/indigenous.tv

## Caption

Indian Country mourns a true warrior. 💔

Ernie Stevens Jr. (Oneida Nation), longtime Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association, has walked on at 66 years old.

His passing was confirmed Friday evening in a post shared by his family on Facebook, asking for privacy as they navigate this profound loss.

For over two decades, Ernie stood at the frontlines of tribal sovereignty — defending the rights of Indigenous nations, building economic power through Indian gaming, and creating pathways for future generations to thrive.

He was a fighter in every sense: from his early days as a boxer to his lifelong role as a protector of our people’s strength and self-determination. His leadership transformed Indian Country — reminding us that sovereignty remains the foundation of our future generations. 🪶

Rest in power, Chairman. We'd like to send condolences to his family, the Oneida Nation and all his relations. 🤍🕊️

(via Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens/Fb)

#ErnieStevensJr #Oneida #RIP 
#RestinPower #IndianGaming

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restinpower, erniestevensjr, indiangaming, rip, oneida

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