Local government was now in the hands of the Stockbridge-Munsee people. They elected their own tribal council and their first tribal president, Harry A. Chicks. Their second president was Arvid E. Miller, a Quinney descendant, who was a leader of his people for twenty-six years. He was active in many local, state, and national organizations and is remembered for his struggles to obtain justice for his people and protect their rights as Native Americans. The reservation boundaries encompass the two townships of Bartelme and Red Springs.
Some tribal families live on trust land which is assigned to tribal members for their use.
Others live on privately owned land within these boundaries, which they hold like any other individual owners of land. Many tribally owned facilities are located on the reservation tribal offices, a comprehensive health center, a community center and residences for the elderly, a family center, a historical library museum, a bingo hall, casino and golf course. In addition, several privately owned businesses operate within reservation boundaries. Together with tribal programs, these offer many opportunities for employment, but some community members also travel to nearby towns and cities to work. The children attend school in the Bowler or Gresham public schools.