Patricia Cook, VP Corporate Affairs, SIGA

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
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
S/
2012-­‐13 Opera0ons §  $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 Distribu0on 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 Ini0a0ves Reduce
Recycle
Reuse
Power Management -­‐ LED study, Light sensors -­‐ Turning lights off (offices) -­‐ Saskpower rebate program -­‐ Tipi lights turned off except for special events Computer Recycling -­‐ IT dept Office/casino furniture Prin0ng on both sides of paper Playing Cards – 36,840 decks 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 DDC – Loraas
PHC – O\enbreit NLC, GEC, BCC, LSC – WM
-­‐ Auc0oned or donated
Only prin0ng what is needed Earth Day and Earth Hour
Garbage/Recycling Contracts Cell phone recycling program Free Cycle program Cardboard recycling -­‐ Egg crates, boxes Iron Mountain Recycle ink/toner cartridges Bo\les returned for refund -­‐ Beer and wine -­‐ Pop bo\les 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%
1000
Total
Aboriginal
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 Na0on 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 Recogni0on 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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