Harold Monteau, a key figure in the development of the National Indian Gaming Commission, died last week at age 72.
“Harold dedicated his life to Indian Country,” the Chippewa Cree Tribe said in a statement. “And his leadership, especially as Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, leaves a legacy that will endure for generations.”
Monteau died Dec. 27 at his home on the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana, where he lived with his wife and their children.
Also known as “Brings the Sweetgrass,” (Kah-pe-taht wi-Kah-se), Monteau, a citizen of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy, held numerous prestigious positions during his lifetime.
