Zane Hansen, SIGA #LGEDC2016 - First Nations National Land Governance & Economic Development

1. 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

2. 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

3. Employment
Developmental 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

4. 2015/2016
Distribution
Regional CDC’s
Provincial GRF
First Nations Trust
$2.25M Addiction Foundation
Operating Results

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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