Corporate Profile

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority

By Sharing Success, all people will benefit and bring about many positive relationships to meet our mission as an organization.

SIGA

• 1995 Non-profit incorporation• 100% First Nation owned via Tribal Councils and FSIN.• Commenced operations in 1996 with 550 employee’s.• Humble beginning in renovated facilities provided by FN

S/H’s.

• Market exclusivity and operating authority via:• Gaming Framework Agreement (GFA) (Province: FSIN)• Casino Operating Agreement (COA) (SIGA: SLGA)

•First Nation Mandate: Long Term Focus• Create employment opportunities• Develop management expertise• Support FN Economic Development• Financial Returns to FN’s

2012-13 Operations

$268M Revenue

1950 Employees

1870 Slots, 52 Tables

Food & Entertainment Venues

Customer: Preferences Hospitality

Value

Employee: DevelopmentSatisfaction

Investment: Continuous Improvement

Northern Lights CasinoPrince Albert, 1996

Gold Eagle CasinoNorth Battleford , 1996

Painted Hand CasinoYorkton, 1996

Bear Claw CasinoWhite Bear First Nation,

1996

Dakota Dunes Casino Saskatoon, 2007

Living Sky CasinoSwift Current, 2008

Profit Distribution

First Nations Trust

Provincial Gross RevenuesCommunity Development Corporations

2012/2013 Profit Distribution

FNARF $2.25 M

Corporate Social Responsibility

Community Relations Sponsorships$2% of net earnings invested to support hundreds of community organizations and events each year.

Corporate Volunteer Program Launched in 2009, Employee driven volunteer program in support of various community initiatives.

SIGA First Nations Scholarship ProgramProvides opportunities to encourage education and continued learning.

Current Environmental Initiatives Reduce

Power Management

-LED study, Light sensors-Turning lights off (offices)-Saskpower rebate program-Tipi lights turned off except for special events

Printing on both sides of paper

Only printing what is needed

Earth Day and Earth Hour

Pest control contract

Avmor chemical program

Above ground fuel storage

Kitchen Uniforms/bar rags - Alsco

Staff Uniforms – Phoenix Dry cleaning

Reusable cups /Biodegradable

Biodegradable cutlery/take out containers

Procurement/contracts/purchasing has a key role

Reuse

Computer Recycling

-IT dept

Office/casino furniture

-Auctioned or donated

Playing Cards – 36,840 decks

Cell phone recycling program

Free Cycle program

Recycle

Garbage/Recycling Contracts

DDC – Loraas

PHC – Ottenbreit

NLC, GEC, BCC, LSC – WM

Cardboard recycling-Egg crates, boxes

Iron Mountain

Recycle ink/toner cartridges

Bottles returned for refund

-Beer and wine-Pop bottles and cans

Cooking Oil - 34,400 lbs

Secure Shredding

Responsible Gaming

64.6% First Nation 7.3% Métis

Employment Impact

Employee Development

Gateway Employer• First time Employer• FN Recruitment Channels

Developmental Employer• Learning Investment Priority• Internal and External Success

Supportive Workplace Environment• Work-life Balance• Respecting FN Workplace Culture• Top 15 Employer• Positive Employee Satisfaction Feedback

First Nation Investment

$125M on-reserve

capital investment

100% funded by

SIGA and Tribal

Council Partners

800 new jobs

created

High quality

addition to SK

tourism sectors

Governance Structure

External Auditor

Internal Auditor

Governance Committee

HR & Ethics Committee

Strategic Affairs

Committee

Board of Directors

Audit & Finance

Committee

Awards and Recognition

SIGA has consistently ranked in the top 100 companies in Saskatchewan by SaskBusiness Magazine. In 2008, SIGA was ranked 33rd.

“SIGA has developed a governance framework with policies and procedures that are consistent with best business and governance practices in Canada. However, more importantly, they also align with the organization’s five guiding principles, allowing it to retain its identity and culture as a First Nations business.”

-2008 Conference Board of Canada/Spencer Stuart National Awards in Governance

Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada: 2009 National Award for Governance Excellence

SIGA won the award for Exemplary Volunteerism & Community Support at the Canadian Gaming Association’s (CGA) first Canadian Gaming Awards Gala (April 2007)

Dakota Dunes Casino featured as cover story in Native American Casino Magazine’s January 2008 edition. 

In December 2007, SIGA was named “Business of the Year” by SaskBusiness Magazine.

SIGA was presented with Tourism Saskatchewan’s Business of the Year Award in April 2008.

Dakota Dunes Casino was also a finalist for the Gil Carduner award for a marketing campaign over $20,000

Job creation award winner

Our Purpose:

Mission:“SIGA will strengthen the lives of

First Nations people through employment, economic growth, positive community relations and financial self reliance.  This will be done through the operation of distinctive First Nations gaming destination resorts that reflect the traditional aspects of our First Nations culture and hospitality.”

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