Gambling

Book review of: Gambling with the Future by Yale D. Belanger.

Uses examples from the United States to illustrate how economic gains associated gaming may actually lead to erosion of sovereignty.

Looks at successful gaming operations made possible by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and other agreements with state governments. The author argues that the Self-Determination Act can be used by Native Americans to gain control over some federal services.

Literature review. Current as of 1994.

Confirms differences of opinions between First Nations and governments in regards to provincial jurisdiction to gaming on reserves.

Focuses on gaming and gambling, discussing economic effects on the Native American communities and the neighbouring non-native communities as well as the variables that make an enterprise a success or failure.

Findings revealed that gambling problems were more often than not combined with alcohol and/or marijuana use, particularly among men.

First Nations negotiate with the Province of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and the Western Canada Lottery Corporation for gaming agreement.

Presents a bibliography of material dealing with the issue of Aboriginal gaming.

Contends that there have been wins and losses in tribal gaming including financial and social.

Addresses four priority areas: poverty, food shortages, homelessness and incarceration.

Legal history of gambling, the passing of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and why the United States has a problem with the management of Native American gaming.

Includes cover, title page, table of contents, a brief biography of the cover artist Duane Linklater, and editors' comments.

Examines the prevalence and clinical correlates of pathological gambling among 1228 American Indian and Hispanic American veterans in the southwest and north central regions of the United States.

Examines traditional forms of tribal authority with the evolving governance of contemporary tribal development.

Statistics for adults, youth and children.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waikato, 2008.

Social Work Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Pittsburgh, 2005.

Humanities Thesis (M.A.)--Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, 1997.

Discusses how gaming is a tool to aid in economic development and outlines concerns regarding the moral validity of the enterprise.

Includes literature review and analysis of the regimes in each of the provinces and territories.

Opening celebrations for the new site of the Prince Albert casino.

Looks at a comparative analysis of discourses on Indigenous gambling in four countries worldwide.

Debates the issue of how reservation gambling affects Native American identity and community life.

Looks at the representation of Indigenous characters on television and how these depictions distorts the facts that casino tribes still suffer from disproportionate social and economic suffering due to centuries of colonization.

Attempts to estimate and compare Aboriginal rates of problem gambling to those of the general population and then determine the factors that are associated with such behaviour.

Looks at health determinants such as chronic illness and risky behaviors that effect well-being and social determinants that contribute to disadvantages in areas of education, income and employment.

Data collected between September 2008 and February 2010 in 21 communities. Most responses divided by age group; some by geographic zone.

Discusses whether Aboriginal rights to gamble include the right to regulate gambling activities and pass by-laws.

Examines the link between racism and gambling and how it can contribute to post traumatic stress disorder and addictions.

Looks at the economic benefits, challenges such as improving existing facilities, and the anticipated market saturation resulting from the casino's success.

Study compares the differences between casino and non-casino tribes to see which are fairing better in the areas of economic development, levels of wealth, and funding for social programs.

Analyzes the pros and cons of gaming and concludes that each community should decide for itself, there is no overall, "one size fits all" solution.

Discusses research related to a harm reduction program for Māori women.

Book reviews of: America’s Second Tongue: American Indian Education and the Ownership of English, 1860–1900 by Ruth Spack. Anthropologists and Indians in the New South edited by Rachel A. Bonney and J.

Book reviews of: Beyond the Reach of Time and Change: Native American Reflections on the Frank A. Rinehart Photograph Collection edited by Simon J. Ortiz. Bringing Indians to the Book by Albert Furtwangler. A Broken Flute: The Native Experience in Books for Children edited by Doris Seale and Beverly Slapin. Children of Coyote, Missionaries of Saint Francis: Indian-Spanish Relations in Colonial California, 1769–1850 by Steven W.

Book reviews of: American Indians in World War I: At War and At Home by Thomas A. Britten. Boarding School Seasons: American Indian Families, 1900-1940 by Brenda J. Child. Choctaw Genesis, 1500-1700 by Patricia Galloway. Daily Life on the Nineteenth-Century American Frontier by Mary Ellen Jones. Dancing the Dream: The Seven Sacred Paths of Human Transformation by Jamie Sams. The Great Peace: The Gathering of Good Minds (CD-ROM) by Raymond Skye et.

Family Relations and Applied Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Guelph, 2011.

The file contains a presentation by Angelina Jones. Jones discusses the importance of education, the need for self-healing before self-determination or self-sufficiency can be achieved, social problems, addictions, and Elder abuse on reserves. Following the presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett thanks Jones and comments on her presentation.

File contains a presentation by Elder Rosie Nelson. Nelson relates her own life history in English and Anishnabe (English translation provided) as well as her views on self-government and economic development (specifically gaming). Following the presentation Commissioner Chartrand concludes the day's sitting of the Commission with closing remarks and thanks the participants.

File contains a presentation by Kim French. French, a local businessman, discusses his views on on-reserve Casino development at Roseau River, and why he thinks it would be a positive thing for both his community and the First Nation. Following French's comments the Commissioners thank him for his contribution.

File contains multiple presentations on the topic of Gaming related issues. The first presentation is by Mary Star and Gary Courchene of the Sakeeng Gaming Commission (pg. 82-84). Star discusses the creation of the Gaming Commission and the hope that proceeds could be used for the betterment of the community. Star also discusses conflict with the provincial government over their plans. Courchene introduces himself but declines to comment on these issues.

File contains a presentation by the Reverend Verna Jebb and Mr. Ron Buck of the Moose Lake Bible Group. Jebb and Buck discuss some of the social problems afflicting their community including gas sniffing, a lack of recreational opportunities for youth, alcholism and other substance abuse, illicit drugs, gambling, violent crime, property crime, and the need for community based funding. Following the presentation is a short discussion between the presenters and Commissioners Blakeney and Chartrand on the issues covered, as well as community policing and police resources.

Native American writers such as Leslie Marmon Silko, Gerald Vizenor, and Louise Erdrich, explore the role of traditional gambling practices in the modern world and the rise of high stakes reservation gambling.