North Dakota Casino
H.R.2918, Dakota Water Resources Act of 1999
TOP OF DOC As we all can appreciate with the Garrison Diversion Project, the lack of good water systems at present blocks effective economic development in most of our reservation districts, which we call ''segments.'' Unemployment is still a large problem on our reservation, even with the modest success of our casino, Mandaree Enterprises, the Northrup Grumman plant in New Town and other Tribal enterprises we are still developing. The 1990 census pegged our average per capita income at $4,849, one-third of the national average. ... [Read More]
FEMA: Region VIII - Turtle Mountain Band Of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota
The reservation offers excellent fishing, hunting, and other outdoor recreation, although the tribe steadfastly watches over the rich forests and resident wildlife, rejecting exploitation. Development of a commercial walleye fishing industry and commercial bait farms are being actively pursued, and horse racing, a bingo hall/casino, and an electronics plant provide a significant source of revenue and tribal employment. Local, state, and federal governments provide over 50 percent of tribal employment. Cargo trailers and truck boxes, mostly for military contracts, are produced by the Turtle Mountain Mfg. Co., and 75 percent of the employees of the Bulova Watch Co.’s plant in Rolla, N.D., just outside the reservation, are tribe members. ... [Read More]
FEMA: Flood Insurance/Floodplain Management Workshop For Insurance Industry Professionals, Officials, Tribal Leaders, And Public
The workshop is scheduled at the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort (Ballroom A) on Thursday, February 24, 2005. The four-hour morning session for insurance agents and lenders covers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance policy; its coverage, the claims and adjusting process and use of flood maps. The afternoon session, which is open to the general public, addresses the Closed Basin Lake Endorsement claims process under NFIP and the Area of Special Consideration. ... [Read More]
FEMA: Region VIII - Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North and South Dakota
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s economy centers on cattle ranching, farming and the leasing of grazing permits to private cattle interests. The Prairie Knights Casino and Lodge has 376 employees, and numerous bingo operations support local districts. Non-tribal industrial manufacturers such as Five Star Cheese, Plastic Molders Inc. and Chief Manufacturing have made significant contributions to the economy. Efforts to develop tribal manufacturing operations, particularly in the defense industry, are underway. Boating, fishing and waterfowl hunting are popular in the Lake Oahe area. Tribal celebrations include the annual Sioux Indian Fair and the Fourth of July Rodeo. Other attractions include the grave of Chief Sitting Bull and the site of old Fort Manuel. ... [Read More]
FEMA: Region VIII - Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota
In 1994, Habitat for Humanity built 30 homes on the reservation, marking the first time that the project built homes within a reservation. Recent new construction has included a Super 8 motel, and plans are in the works to build a gaming casino. ... [Read More]
Indian Gaming report by Richard Anzures
Initially, the purpose of writing this article was to helpnon-Indians understand the misconception that native Americans are getting richbecause of the casinos operating in reservations throughout the United States. Many Americans believe the tribes do not need Federal program benefitsbecause of the abundance being reaped by Indians from the Indian casinos. The money earned by the casinos is helping the Indians in many ways,specifically, in reducing welfare and unemployment on some reservations, wherethere was abundant unemployment and welfare. Some of the wealthier tribes support universities with endowments andscholarships, provide educational grants, support road and highway projects,meaning they use the wealth wisely. However,the December 2002 Time special reports failed to point out pertinent facts,including why tribes decided to implement gaming and the restrictions theFederal government has implemented. Themain problem was the understanding o ... [Read More]
FEMA: Flood Insurance/Floodplain Management Workshop For Insurance Industry Professionals, Officials, Tribal Leaders, And Public
The workshop is scheduled at the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort (Ballroom A) on Thursday, February 24, 2005. The four-hour morning session for insurance agents and lenders covers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance policy; its coverage, the claims and adjusting process and use of flood maps. The afternoon session, which is open to the general public, addresses the Closed Basin Lake Endorsement claims process under NFIP and the Area of Special Consideration. ... [Read More]
Politics and Gambling
As a result of the scandals, binding referendums on continuing gaming were placed on each of the 64 parish ballots. Each parish had the option of banning the gaming that was currently legal within the parish. In 30 of the parishes video poker was banned. The most important elections were on the continuation of river-based and land-based casinos. These all passed in the parishes that had casinos. In Orleans parish, the home of the land-based casino, two-thirds of the voters favored maintaining the casino. ... [Read More]
Industry Statistics Sampler: NAICS 713210
NAICS713210: Casinos (Except Casino Hotels) . This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operatinggambling facilities that offer table wagering games along with othergambling activities, such as slot machines and sports betting. Theseestablishments often provide food and beverage services. Included inthis industry are floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises, riverboatcasinos). ... Casinos (except casino hotels) ... Geographic Distribution -- Casinos (except casino hotels): 1997 Data for the Arts, entertainment, & recreation sector are published for the U.S., states, metropolitan areas, counties, places, and ZIP Codes. ... [Read More]
Tribal Energy Program - Projects on Tribal Lands: Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Tribes)
The Three Affiliated Tribes propose installing a used, reconditioned, 100-kW wind turbine on the Fort Berthold reservation to provide power to the tribe's Four Bears Casino. This demonstration turbine provides the tribe with an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience in wind energy technology, allows the tribe to make better-informed decisions in the future regarding how wind energy can contribute to economic development, energy independence, and self-reliance. ... [Read More]
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