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
Northern Lights Casino
Prince Albert, 1996
 1950 Employees
 1870 Slots, 52 Tables
Gold Eagle Casino
North Battleford , 1996
 Food & Entertainment Venues
 Customer:
 Employee:
 Investment:
Preferences
Hospitality
Value
Development
Satisfaction
Continuous Improvement
Dakota Dunes Casino
Saskatoon, 2007
Painted Hand Casino
Yorkton, 1996
Living Sky Casino
Swift Current, 2008
Bear Claw Casino
White Bear First Nation,
1996
Profit Distribution
2012/2013 Profit Distribution
First Nations Trust
Provincial Gross
Revenues
Community Development
Corporations
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 Program
Provides opportunities to encourage education and continued
learning.
Current Environmental Initiatives
Reduce
Recycle
Reuse
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
Computer Recycling
-IT dept
Playing Cards – 36,840 decks
Cell phone recycling 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
NLC, GEC, BCC, LSC – WM
-Auctioned or donated
Pest control contract
Avmor chemical program
DDC – Loraas
PHC – Ottenbreit
Office/casino furniture
Only printing what is needed
Earth Day and Earth Hour
Garbage/Recycling Contracts
Free Cycle program
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
Employment Impact
2500
2110
2205
2118
2000
1500
73.3%
70.9%
70.8%
1958
1918
72.6%
71.9%
Total
Aboriginal
1000
500
64.6% First Nation
7.3% Métis
0
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
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
Board of
Directors
External
Auditor
Audit &
Finance
Committee
Governance
Committee
Internal
Auditor
HR & Ethics
Committee
Strategic
Affairs
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.”
Job creation award winner
Dakota Dunes Casino
featured as cover story in
Native American Casino
Magazine’s January 2008
edition.
-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 was presented with Tourism
Saskatchewan’s Business of the
Year Award in April 2008.
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 was also a
finalist for the Gil Carduner award
for a marketing campaign over
$20,000
In December 2007, SIGA
was named “Business of
the Year” by SaskBusiness
Magazine.
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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