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NIGA Supports Seneca Nation


MILWAUKEE, Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) hosts its annual Conference in beautiful downtown Milwaukee, the National Indian Gaming Association is hard at work hosting the NCAI Gaming Sub-Committee Meetings.

During the first day, the President of Seneca Nation, Todd Gates, rose to address the Sub-Committee about his deep concerns over the treatment by Governor Andrew Cuomo of the native nations located in the State of New York.

President Gates detailed Governor Cuomo's failure to interact with the Nation in a respectful government-to-government manner.  This despite President Gates personally reaching out to Governor Cuomo to discuss the discontinuance of their revenue sharing payment as outlined in their gaming compact with New York.

This treatment by Governor Cuomo of the Seneca Nation isn't consistent with the Federal Indian Law policy of committing to working with native nations on a government-to-government basis.  This is not how sovereign governments resolve their differences.   

The Seneca Nation contributes significantly to the economy of Western New York by employing more than 4,000 people and investing millions of dollars annually into local vendors.  The Seneca Nation's economic expansion has helped build the surrounding economies, expand government services to their citizens, and revitalize the Niagara Falls market. Tribal governments always strive to be good neighbors, but good neighbors talk and resolve their differences, especially when there is so much positive economic activity at stake.

Just last weekend the National Indian Gaming Association hosted the Native American Music Awards at Seneca Niagara, which brought in hundreds of musicians and entertainers from around the country.  We thank Seneca Nation and the award recipients and nominees for doing their part in the rebirth of Indian Country after so many years of dreaded Indian policy.  The entertainment world continues to rebuild that foundation of growth and resurgence utilizing contemporary artistic techniques alongside of our valued traditions and culture.  If you would like to see the list of winners for this year's awards go to http://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com.

NIGA supports the Seneca Nation and their attempts at good government relations with the State of New York and will continue to monitor the State of New York's response to the Seneca Nation's request for government to government meetings.  Please join us at our Legislative Summit in January 23-24, 2018, and our Tradeshow in Las Vegas, April 16-20, 2018.  

About the National Indian Gaming Association

The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), established in 1985, is a non-profit organization of 184 Indian Nations with other non-voting associate members representing organizations, tribes and businesses engaged in tribal gaming enterprises from around the country. The common commitment and purpose of NIGA is to advance the lives of Indian peoples economically, socially and politically. NIGA operates as a clearinghouse and educational, legislative and public policy resource for tribes, policymakers and the public on Indian gaming issues and tribal community development.

 

SOURCE National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA)


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