Until recently, each man, woman and child in the roughly 10,000-member tribe received $100 per month as their share of the revenue from tribal businesses.īut monthly payments were cut nearly in half in October, and tribal members and even some tribal leaders say they can’t get clear answers on just how much money is being generated and how much is spent by the tribe. – A casino, sawmill and other businesses owned by the Yakama Nation are being questioned about their finances as some tribal members seek a greater share of the profits.
