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Parochial FSIN Speeding Down Ruinous Path

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, September 30, 2011, p. A11
Description
Comments on the suspension and eventual removal of Goodtrack as chair of The Saskatchewan Indian and Gaming Association (SIGA).
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Passing the Spring Out

Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Reginald Bird Beatty
Description
This chapter of Reginald Beatty's diary relates to fine fur trapping in The Pas, Manitoba area in the spring.

Historical note:

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Playing (the Casino) Indian: Native American Roles in Peak TV

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Courtney Elkin Mohler
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 44, no. 4, 2020, pp. 79-100
Description
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.
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Rama Five Years Later: A Discussion on the Advantages and Pitfalls of Aboriginal Gaming in Ontario: An Interview with Casino-Rama Director of First Nations Affairs, Kevin Wassegijig

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Yale D. Belanger
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 2, no. 2, Special Issue on Gaming, Winter, 2002, pp. 18-22
Description
Looks at the economic benefits, challenges such as improving existing facilities, and the anticipated market saturation resulting from the casino's success.
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Recognition

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joanne Barker
American Studies, vol. 46, no. 3-4, Indigeneity at the Crossroads of American Studies, Fall/Winter, 2005, pp. 133-161
Description

Looks at anit-Native sovereignty movements calling for the repeal of treaty and federal Indian laws. 

Joint issue with: Indigenous Studies Today Issue 1, Spring 2006.

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Researching Indigenous Indians in Southern California: Commentary, Bibliography, and Online Resources

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Imre Sutton
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 30, no. 3, 2006, pp. 75-127
Description
Examines the Native American population in Southern California and the significant amount of research which has been conducted in the area, concentrating on the Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
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Reservation Gaming: A Catalyst for Self-Governance for the Tribes of Arizona

Alternate Title
Proceedings of the Western Social Science Association, American Indian Studies Section, 2OO7
Articles » General
Author/Creator
T. Joy Clay
Rodney Stanley
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 18, no. 2, Summer, 2007
Description
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.
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Reviews

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
José Barreiro
Laurence M. Hauptman
Claire R. Farrer
Scott J. Howard
Carol Hampton
Elizabeth J. Hernandez
Betty Booth Donohue
Gregory Schaaf
Jeffrey M. Sanders
Katherine A. Spilde
Frederick White
Liz Grobsmith
Michael Leroy Obreg
et al.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, 2000, pp. 177-223
Description
Book reviews of: An Account of the Antiquities of the Indians by Fray Ramon Pané, José Juan Arrom et al. American Indians in the Marketplace: Persistence and Innovation among the Menominees and Metlakatlans, 1870-1920 by Brian C.
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Rezonomics

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ralf Kracke-Berndorff
Raul Paz Patrana
David Bartecchi
Description
Interviews various residents on the Pine Ridge reservation about what they do to survive on the reservation. Duration: 51:34.
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Risk and Protective Factors Associated With Youth Problem Gambling

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
N. Will Shead
Jeffrey L. Derevensky
Rina Gupta
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, vol. 22, no. 1, 2010, pp. [39]-58
Description
Looks at anxiety, depression, ADHD, poor academic performance, substance use, and delinquency as strong predictors.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples 56: Anicinabe School Gymnasium, Fort Alexander, Manitoba

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Description
RCAP 56 contains files from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Anicnabe School Gymnasium, Fort Alexander, Manitoba. This sitting of the Commission contains presentations relating to a variety of issues including self-governance, gaming, environment, and education. The sitting also contains numerous individual presentations on assorted matters, and two by Metis and Women's organizations. Each submission can be viewed individually on this site.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Elder Rosie Nelson

Documents & Presentations
Description
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.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Sagkeeng Gaming Commission, Mary Star, Gary Couching, Chuck Koppang, Manitoba Lotteries Foundation

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary Star
Gary Couching
Chuck Koppang
Description
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.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by the Gaming Commission [Roseau River]

Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a presentation by the Gaming Commission by Councillor Ed Hayden in charge of Economic Development and Gaming, Carl Roberts, and General Manager Ernie James of the Gaming Commission. The three presenters discuss relations with the province, gaming developments on the First Nation, Treaty rights, self government, self determination, economic and jurisdictional concerns. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with the presenters.
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Sacred Chance: Gambling and the Contemporary Native American Indian Novel

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Paquaretta
MELUS, vol. 21, no. 2, Summer, 1996, pp. 21-33
Description
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.
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Saskatoon Tribal Council

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 33, no. 1, Winter, 2003, pp. 20-21
Description
Introduces Tribal Chief, Glen Johnstone of the Saskatoon Tribal Council, whose membership includes seven First Nations located within 250 kilometers of Saskatoon.
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Sex Discrimination Under Tribal law

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann E. Tweedy
William Mitchell Law Review, vol. 36, no. 2, Indian Law, 2010, pp. 392-446
Description
Describes equal protection guarantees, tribal statutory and constitutional law, and tribal cases focused on discrimination.
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SIGA Continues on Winning Roll, Announces Record Earnings

Alternate Title
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Continues on Winning Roll
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 6, June 2012, pp. A-12
Description
Looks at the continued success of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority due to a booming Saskatchewan economy and hospitality of staff. Article located by scrolling to page A-12.
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SIGA Named Business of the Year

Alternate Title
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Named Business of the Year
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 1, January 2008, p. 1,14
Description
Comments on the success of SIGA and acknowledges great customer service as one key asset of this success. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 14.
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SIGA Names Hansen President and CEO

Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 19
Description
Introduces Zane Hansen, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority president and chief executive officer, including his employment history and education background. Article located by scrolling to page 19.
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SIGA's Daktoa Dunes Casino Opening Early

Alternate Title
SIGA's Dakota Dunes Casino Opening Early
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 16
Description
Comments on the September 6, 2007 grand opening of the Dakota Dunes Casino and the gala planned to celebrate. Article located by scrolling to page 16.
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SIGA's Gaming Profits Should Be Much Higher

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, September 5, 2003, p. A13
Description
Describes how perceived gaming profits of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority are actually low compared to provincial VLT revenues.
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SIGL Grand Opening

Alternate Title
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Licensing Grand Opening
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Bonnie Leask
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 34, no. 1, Summer, 2003, p. 14
Description
Presents the grand opening of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Licensing head office in Saskatoon.
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