Leader of Pokagon Band appointed chair of Indiana's Native American Indian Affairs Commission

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is pleased to announce Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb recently appointed Scott Brewer as chair of the state’s Native American Indian Affairs Commission. His term on the commission will last through 31 December 2022.

Scott Brewer, a Pokagon citizen who lives in Granger, Indiana, is Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Community Relations, and Security with the Pokagon Band and Four Winds Casinos. He served in the U.S. Air Force for more than 27 years, attaining the rank of Chief Master Sergeant prior to his retirement. Brewer has served the tribe as chairman of both the Ogitchedaw Veterans Board and of the Health Board.

The Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission studies and makes recommendations to appropriate federal, state and local governmental agencies in areas of concern to our state's native and non-native people. The objectives are to bring the native community together, help identify and provide opportunities to Native American people, and enhance social, cultural, community and economic development in Indiana. The areas of focus identified by Indiana State Statute include employment, education, civil rights, health and housing.

“The commission’s objectives align very well with the Band’s seven grandfather teachings and with Governor Holcomb’s five legislative pillars,” said Brewer. “I look forward to working with state officials to improve the lives of native people in Indiana.”