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Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
By Sharing Success, all people will benefit and bring about many positive relationships to meet our mission as an organization.
First Nations National Land Governance & Economic Development Conference - October 13, 2016
SIGA Casinos
Incorporated 1995• SK FN owned via TC’s and FSIN
Key Agreements• First Nation Gaming Act• Gaming Framework Agreement• Casino Operating Agreement
Regional Gaming Markets• 1996: Four Markets• 2007: Saskatoon• 2010: Swift Current
Mandate• Create Employment • Develop Capacity• Support FN Ec Dev• 100% Earnings to Beneficiaries
Northern Lights Prince Albert
Gold Eagle North Battleford
Painted Hand Yorkton
Bear Claw White Bear FN
Dakota Dunes Saskatoon
Living Sky Swift Current
Lloydminster 2017
EmploymentDevelopmental Employer
1875 Employees•66% First Nation•60% FT – 40%PT•42% Female Mgt
Fair Living Wage, Entry level $13.60-$16.98 plus full benefits High EE satisfaction levels
Learning & Dev. Focus
2016 Best Casinos to work for
2015/2016 Distribution
Regional CDC’s
Provincial GRF
First Nations Trust
$2.25M Addiction Foundation
Operating Results
On Reserve Ec Dev – Maximizing Benefits Individual Benefits
•440 Employees
•Learning Investment
First Nation Benefits
•Land & Infrastructure Development
•Tax Authority: Municipal, GST, Liquor
Business Benefits
•Tribal Council project partner - Landlord
•FN Suppliers
•Traffic Volumes
Macro Benefits
•50% earnings to First Nations Trust
•25% earnings to Community Dev Corps
FN’s Casinos in Canada Casinos Total 71 FN 18
Industry• Mature• Demand Based Growth• Limited Opportunities• Requirements
• Regional Pop’n• Oper Expertise• Financial Capital• Public License
FN Positioning• Influence Govt Policy• Share Expertise• Embrace Technology• Flexible Formats
FN’s Casinos in Canada Casinos Total 71 FN 18
Industry• Mature• Demand Based Growth• Limited Opportunities• Requirements
• Regional Pop’n• Oper Expertise• Financial Capital• Public License
FN Positioning• Influence Govt Policy• Share Expertise• Embrace Technology• Flexible Formats