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Corporate Profile
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
By Sharing Success, all people will benefit and bring about many positive relationships to meet our mission as an organization.
SIGA
• 1995 Non-profit incorporation• 100% First Nation owned via Tribal Councils and FSIN.• Commenced operations in 1996 with 550 employee’s.• Humble beginning in renovated facilities provided by FN
S/H’s.
• Market exclusivity and operating authority via:• Gaming Framework Agreement (GFA) (Province: FSIN)• Casino Operating Agreement (COA) (SIGA: SLGA)
•First Nation Mandate: Long Term Focus• Create employment opportunities• Develop management expertise• Support FN Economic Development• Financial Returns to FN’s
2012-13 Operations
$268M Revenue
1950 Employees
1870 Slots, 52 Tables
Food & Entertainment Venues
Customer: Preferences Hospitality
Value
Employee: DevelopmentSatisfaction
Investment: Continuous Improvement
Northern Lights CasinoPrince Albert, 1996
Gold Eagle CasinoNorth Battleford , 1996
Painted Hand CasinoYorkton, 1996
Bear Claw CasinoWhite Bear First Nation,
1996
Dakota Dunes Casino Saskatoon, 2007
Living Sky CasinoSwift Current, 2008
Profit Distribution
First Nations Trust
Provincial Gross RevenuesCommunity Development Corporations
2012/2013 Profit Distribution
FNARF $2.25 M
Corporate Social Responsibility
Community Relations Sponsorships$2% of net earnings invested to support hundreds of community organizations and events each year.
Corporate Volunteer Program Launched in 2009, Employee driven volunteer program in support of various community initiatives.
SIGA First Nations Scholarship ProgramProvides opportunities to encourage education and continued learning.
Current Environmental Initiatives Reduce
Power Management
-LED study, Light sensors-Turning lights off (offices)-Saskpower rebate program-Tipi lights turned off except for special events
Printing on both sides of paper
Only printing what is needed
Earth Day and Earth Hour
Pest control contract
Avmor chemical program
Above ground fuel storage
Kitchen Uniforms/bar rags - Alsco
Staff Uniforms – Phoenix Dry cleaning
Reusable cups /Biodegradable
Biodegradable cutlery/take out containers
Procurement/contracts/purchasing has a key role
Reuse
Computer Recycling
-IT dept
Office/casino furniture
-Auctioned or donated
Playing Cards – 36,840 decks
Cell phone recycling program
Free Cycle program
Recycle
Garbage/Recycling Contracts
DDC – Loraas
PHC – Ottenbreit
NLC, GEC, BCC, LSC – WM
Cardboard recycling-Egg crates, boxes
Iron Mountain
Recycle ink/toner cartridges
Bottles returned for refund
-Beer and wine-Pop bottles and cans
Cooking Oil - 34,400 lbs
Secure Shredding
Responsible Gaming
64.6% First Nation 7.3% Métis
Employment Impact
Employee Development
Gateway Employer• First time Employer• FN Recruitment Channels
Developmental Employer• Learning Investment Priority• Internal and External Success
Supportive Workplace Environment• Work-life Balance• Respecting FN Workplace Culture• Top 15 Employer• Positive Employee Satisfaction Feedback
First Nation Investment
$125M on-reserve
capital investment
100% funded by
SIGA and Tribal
Council Partners
800 new jobs
created
High quality
addition to SK
tourism sectors
Governance Structure
External Auditor
Internal Auditor
Governance Committee
HR & Ethics Committee
Strategic Affairs
Committee
Board of Directors
Audit & Finance
Committee
Awards and Recognition
SIGA has consistently ranked in the top 100 companies in Saskatchewan by SaskBusiness Magazine. In 2008, SIGA was ranked 33rd.
“SIGA has developed a governance framework with policies and procedures that are consistent with best business and governance practices in Canada. However, more importantly, they also align with the organization’s five guiding principles, allowing it to retain its identity and culture as a First Nations business.”
-2008 Conference Board of Canada/Spencer Stuart National Awards in Governance
Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada: 2009 National Award for Governance Excellence
SIGA won the award for Exemplary Volunteerism & Community Support at the Canadian Gaming Association’s (CGA) first Canadian Gaming Awards Gala (April 2007)
Dakota Dunes Casino featured as cover story in Native American Casino Magazine’s January 2008 edition.
In December 2007, SIGA was named “Business of the Year” by SaskBusiness Magazine.
SIGA was presented with Tourism Saskatchewan’s Business of the Year Award in April 2008.
Dakota Dunes Casino was also a finalist for the Gil Carduner award for a marketing campaign over $20,000
Job creation award winner
Our Purpose:
Mission:“SIGA will strengthen the lives of
First Nations people through employment, economic growth, positive community relations and financial self reliance. This will be done through the operation of distinctive First Nations gaming destination resorts that reflect the traditional aspects of our First Nations culture and hospitality.”
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