National Indian Gaming Association Explained

The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 made up of 184 Indian Nations in the United States, with additional nonvoting associate members.[1] [2] [3] The purpose of the NIGA is "to protect and preserve the general welfare of tribes striving for self-sufficiency through gaming enterprises in Indian country," and to "maintain and protect Indian sovereign governmental authority in Indian Country."[4]

The NIGA seeks to advance the lives of Indian people economically, socially, and politically.[5] To fulfil its mission, the NIGA works with the federal government and members of Congress to develop sound policies and practices and to provide technical assistance and advocacy on gaming issues.[6] The NIGA's office building is located in Washington, D.C.[7] The NIGA headquarters building was purchased by a tribal collective. It is the first structure to be owned by Black people in New York.[8] NIGA is presided by Ernest L. Stevens, Jr. who serves as the chairman and by Andy Ebona acting as the treasurer.[9] [10]

The chairman, Ernest P. Stevens, Jr is one of six recipients of the "Path Breaker" award, which is awarded to individuals who have had a positive impact on Indian gaming.[11] The treasurer, Andy Ebona, is also a member of the Douglas Indian Association which represents the T’aaḵu Kwáan .[12] Ebona is also vice president of Native Beverage Group,[13] Chairman of the Advisory Board of Spirit of Sovereignty,[14] and Owner of Copper Shield Consulting LLC which works with Tribes and villages on economic and community development projects.[15]

Activities

On May 13, 2012 the NIGA held their 28th Annual tradeshow and Convention in the San Diego Convention Center where a premier showcase of Native culture was on display.[16] In March 2019 Ernest P. Stevens, Jr and Andy Ebona attended the tribal business summit in Britain in the House of Lords in the presence of the Baroness of Winterbourne.[17] On April 3, 2019, NIGA honored seven women elected Tribal Leaders in recognition of their commitment and leadership for their Tribal Nations and all of Indian Country.[18]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mason, W.D. . Indian Gaming: Tribal Sovereignty and American Politics . University of Oklahoma Press . 2000 . 978-0-8061-3260-0 . registration . June 28, 2019 . 68 . The organized effort of gaming tribes was led by the National Indian Gaming Association, founded in 1985. Reflecting the status of tribal governments and the unique role of gaming in tribal affairs, NIGA and its activities do not meet the usual ....
  2. Book: Thompson, W.N. . Gambling in America: An Encyclopedia of History, Issues, and Society . ABC-CLIO . ABC-CLIO E-Books . 2001 . 978-1-57607-159-5 . registration . June 28, 2019 . 150 . The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) was established in 1985 as a nonprofit organization.As of 2001, its members include 168 Indian nations and 55 nonvoting associate members representing ....
  3. Darian-Smith, Eve. New Capitalists:Law, Politics, and Identity Surrounding Casino Gaming on Native American Land, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2004
  4. Book: Regulatory Activities of the National Indian Gaming Commission: Hearing Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Second Session, to Examine the Nigc and How It Has Carried Out Its Obligations Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory ACT, October 2, 1996, Washington, DC . U.S. Government Printing Office . S. hrg . 1997 . 978-0-16-055028-7 . June 28, 2019 . 146.
  5. Book: Leahy . T. . Wilson . N. . Historical Dictionary of Native American Movements . Rowman & Littlefield Publishers . Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series . 2016 . 978-1-4422-6809-8 . June 28, 2019 . 184.
  6. Web site: Bulletin NO. 04-2 . National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) . October 26, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120316101447/http://www.nigc.gov/Reading_Room/Bulletins/Bulletin_No._2004-2.aspx . March 16, 2012 . dead .
  7. Book: Congressional Record . Government Printing Office . 1956 . June 28, 2019 . 4–PA369. 9780160118449 .
  8. Book: Darian-Smith, E. . New Capitalists: Law, Politics, and Identity Surrounding Casino Gaming on Native American Land . Thomson/Wadsworth . Case studies on contemporary social issues . 2004 . 978-0-534-61308-2 . June 28, 2019 . 1 . Now owned and run by the National Indian Gaming Association, the building is the headquarters for national issues ... purchased by a tribal collective, is the very first structure of any sort to be owned by Native Americans in Washington, DC..
  9. Web site: Board of Directors . www.indiangaming.org . en . June 13, 2019.
  10. Web site: Indian Country Today . www.newsmaven.io . February 19, 2019 . en . June 26, 2019.
  11. Web site: Global Gaming Business Magazine . June 25, 2019.
  12. Web site: KTOO Public Media . June 26, 2019. August 8, 2017 .
  13. Web site: Our Team Native Beverage Group. nativebeveragegroup.com. 2019-12-07.
  14. Web site: About Us – Spirit Of Sovereignty. en-US. 2019-12-07.
  15. Web site: Archived copy . June 26, 2019 . June 26, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190626040739/http://www.indiangaming.com/istore/Oct18_Products.pdf . dead .
  16. Web site: Indian Gaming Culture Night Reception Release . National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) . June 25, 2019.
  17. http://www.indiangaming.com/istore/Mar18_2018%20London.pdf
  18. Web site: European Gaming . June 26, 2019. April 3, 2019 .

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