Departments | Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe has the following departments:

The Enrollment Department provides assistance to all tribal members that need help enrolling their newborns. Approximately 20-30 new members are enrolled each year.
For more information, contact the Enrollment Department at (800) 272-9767, ext. 6403

The mission of the tribal finance department is to accurately report the financial position of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, its departments, programs and business activities to various constituencies including, tribal members, tribal council members, department/program directors, government agencies, rating agencies, auditors, granters, and others who may have a vested interest in the financial activity and health of the tribe.

The Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Commission administrates provisions of the Tribal Council Resolution and the Tribal-State Compact for the Conduct of Class III Gaming. The Commission regulates all gaming activities conducted on gaming lands; enforces gaming laws, regulations and ordinances; conducts hearings and meetings; manages daily administrative affairs; liaisons with federal, state and local officials; promulgates regulations and policy; licenses employees, vendors and operations; conducts audits, investigates employees and vendors; and monitors gaming operation.

Health

The Tunica-Biloxi Health Department strives to professionally and confidentially assist Tribal members with not only healthcare, but with outreach services and diabetes prevention, education and treatment.
For more information, contact Cameron Chase, Director of the Health Department, at cchase@tunica.org or at (318) 240-6437.

Housing

The Tunica-Biloxi Housing Department (TBHD) strives to provide safe, sanitary and affordable housing; decrease homelessness; increase affordable rental housing, and provide homeownership opportunities through the provisions of supportive services and financial assistance programs.
For more information, contact Stephanie Stiles, Housing Director, at sstiles@tunica.org or at (318) 240-6447.

The Human Resources (HR) department provides personnel, benefits and support services for departments of the Tunica-Biloxi tribal government and its business divisions including the Gaming Commission, MobiLoans and Tunica-Biloxi Financial Services (TBFS). In addition, HR identifies and screens candidates to meet staffing needs for each department.
For more information, contact Human Resources via email at hr@tunica.org

The Land Management Department (LMD) serves as liaison between the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and outside entities regarding surveys, permits and right-of-way for construction of roads, utilities, subdivisions and other projects located on trust land.
For more information, contact Land Management Department at (318) 253-9767.

The Tunica-Biloxi Language & Culture Revitalization Program (LCRP) provides a structural support for language and culture education. It strives to maintain a noticeable presence of the language on the reservation and throughout the extended community. The LCRP offices are located in the library at the Cultural & Educational Resources Center (CERC).
For more information, contact John Barbry, Director of Language and Culture Revitalization Program at jdbarbry@tunica.org or at (318) 240-6412.

The planning department is responsible for working with the Tribal Council to carry out the tribe’s master plan for the future. The department accomplishes this by applying for grants and funding received through various agencies such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Indian Health Service (HIS), Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other government agencies.
For more information, contact Earl J. Barbry, Jr., THPO, at (800) 272-9767, ext. 6451.

The mission of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Police Department is to enhance the quality of life on the reservation by providing professional police services to the public.
For more information, contact Harold Pierite, Sr., Chief of Police, at (318) 253-4940.

The primary purpose of the TERO program is to enforce tribally enacted Indian Preference Law to insure that Tunica-Biloxi people gain their rightful share to employment, training, contracting, subcontracting and business opportunities on and near the reservation.
For more information, contact Teryl Pierite, TERO Officer at tpierite@tunica.org or at (318) 240-6445.

The Social Services Department acknowledges that families are our most valuable resource. The department envisions a strong family-oriented society that is achieved through youth and family programs, relationship building and healthy lifestyles. The department manages three different programs: Case Management, Elder Transportation and gym and fitness center.
For more information, contact (318) 240-6444.

The Tunica-Biloxi’s Minors’ Trust Program endeavors to support and guide tribal members and families as they navigate through the benefits available to them per the Master Trust Document and the tribe’s Revenue Distribution Plan.
For more information, contact Beverly Rachal at brachal@tunica.org or (318)240-6409.

The Office of Grants Management & Performance provides an internal operations function to develop and manage grant proposals and awards on behalf of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana.

Governmental Affairs & Rules

For more information contact David Rivas, Jr, Spokesperson, at drivas@tunica.org or at (318) 240-6414.

Tribal Historic Preservation Office

Strives to guarantee compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. All federal agencies must consider the effects of their actions on historic properties, which include properties that may have religious, cultural, or historic significance to Indian tribes. The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office reviews all Federal undertakings that occur on the Tribe’s current Lands and on the Tribe’s Historic Lands.
For more information, contact Earl J. Barbry, Jr., THPO, at (800) 272-9767, ext. 6451.