October 2011 Gaming Rules IGR President and CEO Message October 2011 Volume 7, Issue 3
Greetings on behalf of IGR manage- censed charities in the fundraising they ment and staff. I am pleased with the do in your communities. Families and steady progress we have made with communities benefit from this support licensing on-reserve charitable gam- and many times charities would not be ing. We have surpassed each and able to fund their projects without chari- every benchmark set for Phase I that table gaming. Gaming Rules! entailed licensing of on-reserve chari- table gaming operations. IGR currently employs 28 staff members to fulfill our regulatory function. IGR IGR Maintains Steady Growth I look forward to working with new staff members are committed to excel- FSIN portfolio holder Vice Chief lence in their jobs and embrace the ideal IGR is pleased with the progress made regard- These charitable gaming operations span all the Robert Cameron. As the portfolio of self-determination for First Nations ing our operations in Phase I (licensing of Tribal Council areas and vary in size and profit- holder, he will assume the Chairman’s people in the area of regulating on- In this charitable gaming operations) of the SIGL ability from large Class A Bingo Halls that hold role for the IGR Board of Directors. I reserve charitable gaming. We remain Issue: Regulatory Agreement plan, and the number Bingos 4 or more times a week to small commu- welcome new board members Chief the First Nations regulator created for of First Nations that have chosen to become nity Bingos that compete with adjacent on and Elliot Kahpeaysewat and Chief Steven First Nations by First Nations. I invite IGR President & CEO Gregory Ahenakew licensed. A natural progression will be moving off reserve gaming operations. The vast majority Jim to the IGR Board as well. you to contact us at 1-877-477-4114 to forward to Phase II (registration of gaming of IGR licenses are for Class C Bingos and Me- schedule an informational presentation I encourage all of our Gaming Rules on IGR’s activities and progress. employees). dia Bingos which are held 3 or less times per Newsletter readers to support IGR li- Board Member week. Profiles The number of charitable gaming licenses is- sued by IGR has continued to grow as well as IGR Staff members continue to maintain a pres- Update on Licensing Charitable Gaming On-Reserve Witchekan Lake the percentage of licensed operations on the ence in First Nations Communities. Licensing As of October 31/11 Community ‘Grandfathered Bingos List’. As of October 12, and Communications staff members average 10 Funds raised through any form of licensed charitable gaming are eli- Licence Is- Issued Fiscal Year Under 2011, 76 percent of the active Bingos on the – 12 visits to First Nations Communities per Type sued 2011/12 Re- Profile gible for a provincial government grant which is equivalent to 25% of original ‘Grandfathered Charities List’ now month to provide updates and assistance regard- Since view the ‘net proceeds’. ‘Net Proceeds’ is the amount that is set aside for April have licenses with IGR. Ninety percent of on- ing licensing. The Audit and Inspections Depart- Gaming in charitable objects or purposes after the amount paid in prizes and ‘07 reserve charitable gaming is licensed by IGR ment averages 9 - 10 inspections per week. Bingo 319 63 8 other event expenses have been deducted from the gross revenues. Other or in the process of getting licensed. We main- Those include table games inspections and Breakopen 160 21 3 Jurisdictions tain the 71 ‘designation’ BCRs (97.2%) for charitable gaming inspections. Based on gaming reports received from our Licensed charities, we Raffle 28 6 3 First Nations that have gaming on their lands. have submitted $446,045.00 “net proceeds” for the 1st Quarter (April Municipal Raf- 10 0 0 Crossword 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011) and 2nd Quarters (July 1, 2011 - Septem- fle ber 30, 2011). Organizations have received 25% of the net proceeds Monte Carlo 0 0 0 Puzzle which amounts to $111,511.25. Texas Hold’em 24 2 2 Table Games 30 6 0 President Organizations will continue to benefit from the grant program by TOTAL 571 98 16 & reporting in a timely manner and if no major issues arise. From time CEO’s Keethanow to time, charities may need assistance with reporting and we remind Message Bingo you that we have staff in our organization that can assist you in this Hall regard. To make an appointment with our Training Officer, please Manager Licensing call (306) 477-5700. Lena Update Merasty
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First Nations Community Profile– Witchekan Lake White Buffalo Calf Bingo, White Calf Reserve Gym, Lebret, Sask. adhered to Treaty #6 in 1950. The band's econ- omy is based mainly on agriculture, forestry, * Open 4 nights a week, Sunday @ 2:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday & Thurs- day @ 7 p.m. trapping and fishing. In a joint-ownership ar- rangement with Big River First Nation and * Special end of the month bingos, Christmas Mini-Monster Pelican Lake First Nation, the Witchekan band * Strive for Five capped at $5,000. Pot continues to grow operates a forestry and real estate company that * Loonie and 4-ball provides residential construction and employ- * Canteen available, newly renovated facility ment to band members living in the First Na- * Bingo hotline 332-4025 Call for daily jackpots and special events. tion communities. Witchekan Lake First Nation has 460 registered band members with a 65% residency rate. The current Chief of Witchekan Gaming in Other Jurisdictions Lake is Steven Jim and the Councillors are Al- vin Fineday, Derek Littlepine, and Roger Tipe- wan. One vacant position was left after Bobby The Washington Indian Gaming Association Washington State (not the city) is located in the Witchekan Lake First Nation with land hold- Cameron was elected to the FSIN executive as (WIGA) is an organization of tribal government beautiful lush forests of northwestern United ings of 4,757 hectares, is located 15 km north- 2nd Vice Chief. leaders of federally recognized Tribes in the state States and consists of numerous Native American west of Spiritwood on Highway #24. The First of Washington, committed to promote, protect and Tribes. Each of these tribes operates locally Nation band is a member of the Agency Chiefs Community facilities include: band office, band preserve the general welfare and interests of In- owned casinos and/or charitable gaming schemes Tribal Council, Treaty #6 Territory. Witchekan hall, fire hall, health clinic, convenience store dian tribes with respect to gaming in Indian which in turn generate profits that are used to Lake First Nation originated in 1910. The story and gas bar. Witchekan Lake also has a new Country. WIGA's mission is to advance and pro- support their communities. Here is a fun fact, of of how the band received its name has been elementary school that houses students from K- mote government-to-government relationships these 25 tribes; one of them is the Quileute Indian passed down from generation to generation. In 9. and effective communication between Tribes and Tribe, Jacob Black’s home town! You might have early years long before the arrival of white set- the State of Washington, and to maintain, protect, heard of the reservation from the famous vampire tlers, a central lake in the region was desic- Witchekan Lake First Nation has held IGR Raf- and advocate Indian tribal sovereignty and Treaty thriller Twilight! cated causing the fish to perish. The Cree word fle Licenses in the past. Proceeds from the raffle rights. for the foul odor produced by the fish is went towards funding the traditional Pow Wow Generally, the role at WIGA is to play the advo- 'Witchekan'. The place where the first settlers and youth related activities in the community. WIGA's purpose is to educate and distribute infor- cate, they have agreements with their govern- resided continues to be preserved as traditional mation to the Indian gaming community, federal ments similar to what we do here at IGR with grounds. The Witchekan Lake First Nation and state governments, and the general public on only a few differences. The common commitment issues related to gaming in Indian Country, and and purpose of WIGA is to advance the lives of to provide the necessary support to preserve pro- Indian peoples economically, socially and politi- IGR Board Member Profile: Chief Steven Jim tect the integrity of gaming conducted in Indian cally. Country. To achieve those purposes, WIGA maintains of- A proud member of Witchekan Lake First Nation, fices and full-time staff in the state capitol of Chief Steven Jim was born in the nearby town of Olympia. The staff commits to organizing confer- Spiritwood, Saskatchewan where he later attended ences, projects and programs; consults with and school before finishing up in Duck Lake. Growing up distributes information to tribal governments, the as a son of a Chief, it was only fitting to follow in his media, and the general public; and serves as an father’s footsteps as he was Chief of Witchekan for advocate for Indian gaming before state, local and thirty years. Steven was elected as Councillor and federal government bodies and agencies. later as Chief both on his first attempts all before the age of forty. Now at thirty-five Chief Jim plans to WIGA’s Board of Directors is composed entirely of bring a fresh look to his community and create new properly appointed representatives of the govern- partnerships for the betterment of his people. Chief ing bodies of the member Tribes. WIGA altogether Jim enjoys leading an active lifestyle which he feels is has 25 Tribes in membership and 24 associate extremely important for the development of the youth members, which are made up of different organi- in his community. zations and companies.
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Page 4Page 4 Page 3Page 3 IGRIGR Board Board Member Member Profile: Profile: Chief Chief Elliot Elliot Kahpeaysewat Kahpeaysewat IGRIGR Board Board Chair Chair Profile: Profile: Vice Vice Chief Chief Robert Robert Cameron Cameron The IndigenousThe Indigenous Gaming Gaming Regu latorsRegulators Inc. wouldInc. would like like to introduceto introduce and welcome and welcome the newly the newly elected elected 2nd Vice 2nd Vice Chief ChiefElliot Elliot Kahpeaysewat Kahpeaysewat was bornwas bornDecember December 12, 12, Chief ChiefRobert Robert Cameron Cameron to the to IGR the boardIGR board of directors. of directors. 1969 1969as a asmember a member of the of Moosominthe Moosomin First FirstNation Nation Chief ChiefCameron Cameron comes comes from fromthe Witchekanthe Witchekan Lake Lake whichwhich is located is located just north just north of North of North Battleford. Battleford. Chief Chief First FirstNation Nation and wasand electedwas elected during during the 2011 the 2011Fed- Fed- KahpeaysewatKahpeaysewat was bornwas bornand raisedand raised on Moosomin on Moosomin erationeration of Saskatchewan of Saskatchewan Indian Indian Nations Nations Fall Assem- Fall Assem- and asand a sonas aof son a Chief, of a Chief, First FirstNations’ Nations’ politics politics was a was a bly onbly October on October 5-6. 5-6. commoncommon topic topicof discussion of discussion around around the house. the house. Chief Chief
KahpeaysewatKahpeaysewat started started his political his political career career in 2009 in 2009as as Chief ChiefCameron Cameron was born was inborn Saskatoon in Saskatoon and raised and raised in in a Councillora Councillor of Moosomin. of Moosomin. He was He activewas active in many in many the Battlefords.the Battlefords. He beganHe began his earlyhis earlyeducation education in in eventsevents held withinheld within the First the FirstNation Nation as he as is hevery is very southsouth Battleford Battleford and moved and moved to high to schoolhigh school in North in North passionatepassionate when whenit comes it comes to community to community identity identity and and BattlefordBattleford where where he earned he earned a high a highschool school diploma. diploma. unity.unity. After Afteronly hisonly first his termfirst termas a councilas a council member member Chief ChiefCameron Cameron also attendedalso attended the University the University of Re- of Re- for hisfor First his FirstNation, Nation, he became he became Chief Chiefin 2011. in 2011.As a As a gina andgina obtained and obtained a B.A. a inB.A. Indigenous in Indigenous Studies. Studies. youngeryounger Chief, Chief, Kahpeaysewat Kahpeaysewat brings brings a very a newvery and new and fresh freshperspective perspective for the for communitythe community of Moosomin of Moosomin Chief ChiefCameron Cameron was previouslywas previously employed employed as a Spe-as a Spe- First FirstNation Nation as well as as well their as theircouncil. council. cial Ed.cial teacher Ed. teacher in his in home his home community. community. He began He began as a asCultural a Cultural Educator Educator and garneredand garnered so much so much re- re- spect spectfrom hisfrom students his students that it that propelled it propelled him into him the into the role ofrole Special of Special Educator. Educator. Chief ChiefCameron Cameron also heldalso aheld a ACROSSACROSS WinWin IGR IGR Gear! Gear! positionposition as a facilitatoras a facilitator with Saskatchewanwith Saskatchewan Tourism Tourism 3. IGR3. IGRPresident President and CEOand CEOGreg Greg All crosswordAll crossword puzzle puzzle answers answers are found are found in this in issuethis issue of of whichwhich gave himgave the him privilege the privilege to meet to meetmany many new peo- new peo- ______.______. GamingGaming Rules! Rules! ple. Beforeple. Before being being elected, elected, Chief ChiefCameron Cameron was awas anda remainsand remains a positive a positive role modelrole model for the for youngthe young 4. Chief4. Chief______Jim Jimof theof the CouncillorCouncillor for the for Witchekan the Witchekan Lake LakeFirst FirstNation. Nation. membershipmembership of his of community. his community. SendSend your yourcompleted completed puzzles puzzles to: #400—203 to: #400—203 Packham Packham Ave. Ave. WitchekanWitchekan Lake LakeFirst FirstNation Nation
Saskatoon,Saskatoon, SK, S7N SK, 4K5 S7N 4K5 7. The7. mostThe mostcommon common type typeof on- of on- Chief ChiefCameron Cameron sustains sustains his cultural his cultural and traditional and traditional Chief ChiefCameron Cameron hopes hopes to bring to bringhis compassionate his compassionate and and reservereserve gaming gaming beliefsbeliefs and hasand ahas passion a passion for hunting, for hunting, fishing, fishing, and andoften oftenoutspoken outspoken leadership leadership style tostyle IGR to and IGR is and enthu- is enthu- 1 1 2 2 9. A 9.game A gameof chance of chance that rhymesthat rhymes trapping.trapping. This enablesThis enables him tohim stay to closestay closeto his to roots his rootssiastic siastic to learn to learnwhat whatIGR is IGR all isabout. all about. with Waffle?with Waffle? 3 3 11.On-reserve 11.On-reserve Charitable Charitable ______is licensed is licensed by IGR. by IGR. PELICAN PELICAN LAKE LAKE BINGO BINGO 12. One12. of One Chief of ChiefCameron's Cameron's favorite favorite 4 4 5 5 hobbies?hobbies? * Open* Open5 nights 5 nights a week a week Thurs. Thurs. to Mon. to Mon.6:30 PM-10:00 6:30 PM-10:00 PM. No PM. one No under one under the age the of age of 13. 13.The TheIndigenous Indigenous Gaming Gaming 12. 12. 6 6 ______. ______. * Two* toonie Two toonie pots - pots Strive - Strive for 5 (cappefor 5 (capped at $2500.00)d at $2500.00) and Toonie and Toonie Pot (capped Pot (capped at at 14. Witchekan14. Witchekan Lake LakeBand Bandjoined joined $5000.00)$5000.00) All pots All continue pots continue to grow. to grow. 7 7 8 8 treaty treaty ______in 1950 in 1950 * All funds* All funds raised raised go to youthgo to youth (sports)/ (sports)/ emer gencyemergency assistance/ assistance/ educat education/ culturalion/ cultural assis- assis- 9 9 tance.tance. All floor All walkingfloor walking is done is bydone youth by youth raising raising money money for their for theirsport, sport, teaching teaching re- re- DOWNDOWN sponsibilitysponsibility to our to youth our youth 1. Last1. Lastname name of a ofnewly a newly elected elected * Canteen* Canteen available available (nights (nights alternate alternate to different to different fundraising fundraising groups) groups) 10 10 FSIN FSIN Vice ViceChief, Chief, (also (alsofrom from 11 11 Witchekan). Witchekan). KeethanowKeethanow Bingo Bingo North North Inc. Inc.Lac La Lac Ronge La Ronge Indian Indian Band Band 2. Chief2. ChiefKahpeaysewat Kahpeaysewat was born was inborn in what whatmonth? month? 12 12 * Growing* Growing Toonie Toonie Pool, Pool,Nevada's, Nevada's, and Canteen and Canteen available. available. 5. ______5. ______Buffalo Buffalo Calf Bingo. Calf Bingo. * Mondays* Mondays and Wednesdays and Wednesdays is 3.00 is dollar3.00 dollar night, night, buy a buy regular a regular door bookdoor andbook you and you 6. Elliot6. Elliot Kahpeaysewat Kahpeaysewat is Chief is Chiefof of can purchasecan purchase an extra an extra6-up for6-up 3 dollars.for 3 dollars. 13 13 this reservethis reserve * Tuesdays* Tuesdays and Thursdays and Thursdays is Can is FoodCan Foodnight, night, buy a buy regular a regular door book,door book,present present to to 7. Another7. Another term forterm Nevada’s for Nevada’s the cashierthe cashier with awith canned a canned good andgood receive and receive a free a 6-up. free 6-up.Canned Canned food proceedsfood proceeds go go 14 14 8. Chief8. ChiefJim was Jim born was inborn this in town this town to Schoolto School Lunch Lunch Programs Programs and Social and Social Development. Development. 10. This10. newsletter’sThis newsletter’s First FirstNations Nations * Bingo* Bingo Monday Monday to Saturday, to Saturday, 6 nights 6 nights a week a weekfrom 6:45pmfrom 6:45pm to 10:30pm to 10:30pm profile profile is on whatis on whatFirst FirstNation? Nation? * Tuesday* Tuesday and Thursdays, and Thursdays, No Smoking. No Smoking.
Page 4Page 4 Page 3Page 3 IGRIGR Board Board Member Member Profile: Profile: Chief Chief Elliot Elliot Kahpeaysewat Kahpeaysewat IGRIGR Board Board Chair Chair Profile: Profile: Vice Vice Chief Chief Robert Robert Cameron Cameron The IndigenousThe Indigenous Gaming Gaming Regu latorsRegulators Inc. wouldInc. would like like to introduceto introduce and welcome and welcome the newly the newly elected elected 2nd Vice 2nd Vice ChiefChief Elliot Elliot Kahpeaysewat Kahpeaysewat was bornwas bornDecember December 12, 12, ChiefChief Robert Robert Cameron Cameron to the to IGR the boardIGR board of directors. of directors. 1969 1969as a asmember a member of the of Moosominthe Moosomin First FirstNation Nation ChiefChief Cameron Cameron comes comes from fromthe Witchekanthe Witchekan Lake Lake whichwhich is located is located just north just north of North of North Battleford. Battleford. Chief Chief First FirstNation Nation and wasand electedwas elected during during the 2011 the 2011Fed- Fed- KahpeaysewatKahpeaysewat was bornwas bornand raisedand raised on Moosomin on Moosomin erationeration of Saskatchewan of Saskatchewan Indian Indian Nations Nations Fall Assem- Fall Assem- and asand a sonas a of son a Chief, of a Chief, First FirstNations’ Nations’ politics politics was a was a bly onbly October on October 5-6. 5-6. commoncommon topic topicof discussion of discussion around around the house. the house. Chief Chief
KahpeaysewatKahpeaysewat started started his political his political career career in 2009 in 2009as as ChiefChief Cameron Cameron was bornwas inborn Saskatoon in Saskatoon and raised and raised in in a Councillora Councillor of Moosomin. of Moosomin. He was He activewas active in many in many the Battlefords.the Battlefords. He beganHe began his earlyhis earlyeducation education in in eventsevents held heldwithin within the Firstthe FirstNation Nation as he as is hevery is very southsouth Battleford Battleford and movedand moved to high to schoolhigh school in North in North passionatepassionate when when it comes it comes to community to community identity identity and and BattlefordBattleford where where he earned he earned a high a highschool school diploma. diploma. unity.unity. After Afteronly hisonly first his termfirst termas a councilas a council member member ChiefChief Cameron Cameron also attendedalso attended the University the University of Re- of Re- for hisfor First his FirstNation, Nation, he became he became Chief Chief in 2011. in 2011. As a As a gina andgina obtained and obtained a B.A. a inB.A. Indigenous in Indigenous Studies. Studies. youngeryounger Chief, Chief, Kahpeaysewat Kahpeaysewat brings brings a very a newvery andnew and
fresh freshperspective perspective for the for communitythe community of Moosomin of Moosomin ChiefChief Cameron Cameron was previouslywas previously employed employed as a asSpe- a Spe- First FirstNation Nation as well as aswell their as theircouncil. council. cial Ed.cial teacher Ed. teacher in his in home his home community. community. He began He began as a asCultural a Cultural Educator Educator and garneredand garnered so much so much re- re- spect spectfrom hisfrom students his students that itthat propelled it propelled him into him the into the role ofrole Special of Special Educator. Educator. Chief Chief Cameron Cameron also heldalso aheld a ACROSSACROSS WinWin IGR IGR Gear! Gear! positionposition as a facilitatoras a facilitator with Saskatchewanwith Saskatchewan Tourism Tourism 3. IGR3. IGRPresident President and CEOand CEOGreg Greg All crosswordAll crossword puzzle puzzle answers answers are found are found in this in issuethis issue of of whichwhich gave himgave the him privilege the privilege to meet to meetmany many new peo-new peo- ______.______. GamingGaming Rules! Rules! ple. Beforeple. Before being being elected, elected, Chief Chief Cameron Cameron was wasa anda remainsand remains a positive a positive role modelrole model for thefor youngthe young 4. Chief4. Chief ______Jim Jimof theof the CouncillorCouncillor for the for Witchekan the Witchekan Lake LakeFirst FirstNation. Nation. membershipmembership of his of community. his community. SendSend your yourcompleted completed puzzles puzzles to: #400—203 to: #400—203 Packham Packham Ave. Ave. WitchekanWitchekan Lake LakeFirst FirstNation Nation
Saskatoon,Saskatoon, SK, S7N SK, 4K5 S7N 4K5 7. The7. mostThe mostcommon common type typeof on- of on- ChiefChief Cameron Cameron sustains sustains his cultural his cultural and traditionaland traditional Chief Chief Cameron Cameron hopes hopes to bring to bring his compassionate his compassionate and and reservereserve gaming gaming beliefsbeliefs and hasand ahas passion a passion for hunting, for hunting, fishing, fishing, and andoften oftenoutspoken outspoken leadership leadership style styleto IGR to andIGR is and enthu- is enthu- 1 1 2 2 9. A 9.game A game of chance of chance that thatrhymes rhymes trapping.trapping. This enablesThis enables him tohim stay to closestay closeto his to roots his rootssiastic siastic to learn to learnwhat whatIGR isIGR all isabout. all about. with Waffle?with Waffle? 3 3 11.On-reserve 11.On-reserve Charitable Charitable ______is licensed is licensed by IGR. by IGR. PELICAN PELICAN LAKE LAKE BINGO BINGO 12. One12. ofOne Chief of Chief Cameron's Cameron's favorite favorite 4 4 5 5 hobbies?hobbies? * Open* Open 5 nights 5 nights a week a week Thurs. Thurs. to Mon. to Mon.6:30 PM-10:006:30 PM-10:00 PM. No PM. one No under one under the age the of age of 13. 13.The TheIndigenous Indigenous Gaming Gaming 12. 12. 6 6 ______. ______. * Two* toonieTwo toonie pots -pots Strive - Strive for 5 (cappefor 5 (capped at $2500.00)d at $2500.00) and Toonie and Toonie Pot (capped Pot (capped at at 14. Witchekan14. Witchekan Lake LakeBand Band joined joined $5000.00)$5000.00) All pots All continuepots continue to grow. to grow. 7 7 8 8 treaty treaty ______in 1950 in 1950 * All funds* All funds raised raised go to goyouth to youth (sports)/ (sports)/ emer gencyemergency assistance/ assistance/ educat education/ culturalion/ cultural assis- assis- 9 9 tance.tance. All floor All walkingfloor walking is done is doneby youth by youth raising raising money money for their for theirsport, sport, teaching teaching re- re- DOWNDOWN sponsibilitysponsibility to our to youth our youth 1. Last1. Lastname name of a ofnewly a newly elected elected * Canteen* Canteen available available (nights (nights alternate alternate to different to different fundraising fundraising groups) groups) 10 10 FSIN FSIN Vice ViceChief, Chief, (also (alsofrom from 11 11 Witchekan). Witchekan). KeethanowKeethanow Bingo Bingo North North Inc. Inc.Lac LaLac Ronge La Ronge Indian Indian Band Band 2. Chief2. Chief Kahpeaysewat Kahpeaysewat was born was inborn in
what whatmonth? month? 12 12 * Growing* Growing Toonie Toonie Pool, Pool,Nevada's, Nevada's, and Canteen and Canteen available. available. 5. ______5. ______Buffalo Buffalo Calf Bingo.Calf Bingo. * Mondays* Mondays and Wednesdays and Wednesdays is 3.00 is dollar3.00 dollar night, night, buy a buy regular a regular door bookdoor bookand you and you 6. Elliot6. Elliot Kahpeaysewat Kahpeaysewat is Chief is Chief of of can purchasecan purchase an extra an extra6-up for6-up 3 dollars.for 3 dollars. 13 13 this reservethis reserve * Tuesdays* Tuesdays and Thursdays and Thursdays is Can is FoodCan Foodnight, night, buy a buy regular a regular door book,door book,present present to to 7. Another7. Another term termfor Nevada’s for Nevada’s the cashierthe cashier with awith canned a canned good goodand receiveand receive a free a 6-up.free 6-up.Canned Canned food proceedsfood proceeds go go 14 14 8. Chief8. Chief Jim was Jim born was inborn this in town this town to Schoolto School Lunch Lunch Programs Programs and Social and Social Development. Development. 10. This10. Thisnewsletter’s newsletter’s First FirstNations Nations * Bingo* Bingo Monday Monday to Saturday, to Saturday, 6 nights 6 nights a week a weekfrom 6:45pmfrom 6:45pm to 10:30pm to 10:30pm profile profile is on whatis on whatFirst FirstNation? Nation? * Tuesday* Tuesday and Thursdays, and Thursdays, No Smoking. No Smoking.
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First Nations Community Profile– Witchekan Lake White Buffalo Calf Bingo, White Calf Reserve Gym, Lebret, Sask. adhered to Treaty #6 in 1950. The band's econ- omy is based mainly on agriculture, forestry, * Open 4 nights a week, Sunday @ 2:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday & Thurs- day @ 7 p.m. trapping and fishing. In a joint-ownership ar- rangement with Big River First Nation and * Special end of the month bingos, Christmas Mini-Monster Pelican Lake First Nation, the Witchekan band * Strive for Five capped at $5,000. Pot continues to grow operates a forestry and real estate company that * Loonie and 4-ball provides residential construction and employ- * Canteen available, newly renovated facility ment to band members living in the First Na- * Bingo hotline 332-4025 Call for daily jackpots and special events. tion communities. Witchekan Lake First Nation has 460 registered band members with a 65% residency rate. The current Chief of Witchekan Gaming in Other Jurisdictions Lake is Steven Jim and the Councillors are Al- vin Fineday, Derek Littlepine, and Roger Tipe- wan. One vacant position was left after Bobby The Washington Indian Gaming Association Washington State (not the city) is located in the Witchekan Lake First Nation with land hold- Cameron was elected to the FSIN executive as (WIGA) is an organization of tribal government beautiful lush forests of northwestern United ings of 4,757 hectares, is located 15 km north- 2nd Vice Chief. leaders of federally recognized Tribes in the state States and consists of numerous Native American west of Spiritwood on Highway #24. The First of Washington, committed to promote, protect and Tribes. Each of these tribes operates locally Nation band is a member of the Agency Chiefs Community facilities include: band office, band preserve the general welfare and interests of In- owned casinos and/or charitable gaming schemes Tribal Council, Treaty #6 Territory. Witchekan hall, fire hall, health clinic, convenience store dian tribes with respect to gaming in Indian which in turn generate profits that are used to Lake First Nation originated in 1910. The story and gas bar. Witchekan Lake also has a new Country. WIGA's mission is to advance and pro- support their communities. Here is a fun fact, of of how the band received its name has been elementary school that houses students from K- mote government-to-government relationships these 25 tribes; one of them is the Quileute Indian passed down from generation to generation. In 9. and effective communication between Tribes and Tribe, Jacob Black’s home town! You might have early years long before the arrival of white set- the State of Washington, and to maintain, protect, heard of the reservation from the famous vampire tlers, a central lake in the region was desic- Witchekan Lake First Nation has held IGR Raf- and advocate Indian tribal sovereignty and Treaty thriller Twilight! cated causing the fish to perish. The Cree word fle Licenses in the past. Proceeds from the raffle rights. for the foul odor produced by the fish is went towards funding the traditional Pow Wow Generally, the role at WIGA is to play the advo- 'Witchekan'. The place where the first settlers and youth related activities in the community. WIGA's purpose is to educate and distribute infor- cate, they have agreements with their govern- resided continues to be preserved as traditional mation to the Indian gaming community, federal ments similar to what we do here at IGR with grounds. The Witchekan Lake First Nation and state governments, and the general public on only a few differences. The common commitment issues related to gaming in Indian Country, and and purpose of WIGA is to advance the lives of to provide the necessary support to preserve pro- Indian peoples economically, socially and politi- IGR Board Member Profile: Chief Steven Jim tect the integrity of gaming conducted in Indian cally. Country. To achieve those purposes, WIGA maintains of- A proud member of Witchekan Lake First Nation, fices and full-time staff in the state capitol of Chief Steven Jim was born in the nearby town of Olympia. The staff commits to organizing confer- Spiritwood, Saskatchewan where he later attended ences, projects and programs; consults with and school before finishing up in Duck Lake. Growing up distributes information to tribal governments, the as a son of a Chief, it was only fitting to follow in his media, and the general public; and serves as an father’s footsteps as he was Chief of Witchekan for advocate for Indian gaming before state, local and thirty years. Steven was elected as Councillor and federal government bodies and agencies. later as Chief both on his first attempts all before the age of forty. Now at thirty-five Chief Jim plans to WIGA’s Board of Directors is composed entirely of bring a fresh look to his community and create new properly appointed representatives of the govern- partnerships for the betterment of his people. Chief ing bodies of the member Tribes. WIGA altogether Jim enjoys leading an active lifestyle which he feels is has 25 Tribes in membership and 24 associate extremely important for the development of the youth members, which are made up of different organi- in his community. zations and companies.
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October 2011 Gaming Rules IGR President and CEO Message October 2011 Volume 7, Issue 3
Greetings on behalf of IGR manage- censed charities in the fundraising they ment and staff. I am pleased with the do in your communities. Families and steady progress we have made with communities benefit from this support licensing on-reserve charitable gam- and many times charities would not be ing. We have surpassed each and able to fund their projects without chari- every benchmark set for Phase I that table gaming. Gaming Rules! entailed licensing of on-reserve chari- table gaming operations. IGR currently employs 28 staff members to fulfill our regulatory function. IGR IGR Maintains Steady Growth I look forward to working with new staff members are committed to excel- FSIN portfolio holder Vice Chief lence in their jobs and embrace the ideal IGR is pleased with the progress made regard- These charitable gaming operations span all the Robert Cameron. As the portfolio of self-determination for First Nations ing our operations in Phase I (licensing of Tribal Council areas and vary in size and profit- holder, he will assume the Chairman’s people in the area of regulating on- In this charitable gaming operations) of the SIGL ability from large Class A Bingo Halls that hold role for the IGR Board of Directors. I reserve charitable gaming. We remain Issue: Regulatory Agreement plan, and the number Bingos 4 or more times a week to small commu- welcome new board members Chief the First Nations regulator created for of First Nations that have chosen to become nity Bingos that compete with adjacent on and Elliot Kahpeaysewat and Chief Steven First Nations by First Nations. I invite IGR President & CEO Gregory Ahenakew licensed. A natural progression will be moving off reserve gaming operations. The vast majority Jim to the IGR Board as well. you to contact us at 1-877-477-4114 to forward to Phase II (registration of gaming of IGR licenses are for Class C Bingos and Me- schedule an informational presentation I encourage all of our Gaming Rules on IGR’s activities and progress. employees). dia Bingos which are held 3 or less times per Newsletter readers to support IGR li- Board Member week. Profiles The number of charitable gaming licenses is- sued by IGR has continued to grow as well as IGR Staff members continue to maintain a pres- Update on Licensing Charitable Gaming On-Reserve Witchekan Lake the percentage of licensed operations on the ence in First Nations Communities. Licensing As of October 31/11 Community ‘Grandfathered Bingos List’. As of October 12, and Communications staff members average 10 Funds raised through any form of licensed charitable gaming are eli- Licence Is- Issued Fiscal Year Under 2011, 76 percent of the active Bingos on the – 12 visits to First Nations Communities per Type sued 2011/12 Re- Profile gible for a provincial government grant which is equivalent to 25% of original ‘Grandfathered Charities List’ now month to provide updates and assistance regard- Since view the ‘net proceeds’. ‘Net Proceeds’ is the amount that is set aside for April have licenses with IGR. Ninety percent of on- ing licensing. The Audit and Inspections Depart- Gaming in charitable objects or purposes after the amount paid in prizes and ‘07 reserve charitable gaming is licensed by IGR ment averages 9 - 10 inspections per week. Bingo 319 63 8 other event expenses have been deducted from the gross revenues. Other or in the process of getting licensed. We main- Those include table games inspections and Breakopen 160 21 3 Jurisdictions tain the 71 ‘designation’ BCRs (97.2%) for charitable gaming inspections. Based on gaming reports received from our Licensed charities, we Raffle 28 6 3 First Nations that have gaming on their lands. have submitted $446,045.00 “net proceeds” for the 1st Quarter (April Municipal Raf- 10 0 0 Crossword 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011) and 2nd Quarters (July 1, 2011 - Septem- fle ber 30, 2011). Organizations have received 25% of the net proceeds Monte Carlo 0 0 0 Puzzle which amounts to $111,511.25. Texas Hold’em 24 2 2 Table Games 30 6 0 President Organizations will continue to benefit from the grant program by TOTAL 571 98 16 & reporting in a timely manner and if no major issues arise. From time CEO’s Keethanow to time, charities may need assistance with reporting and we remind Message Bingo you that we have staff in our organization that can assist you in this Hall regard. To make an appointment with our Training Officer, please Manager Licensing call (306) 477-5700. Lena Update Merasty
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