The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1988, dedicated to protecting Indian gaming on federally-recognized Indian lands. Comprised of federally-recognized tribal governments, CNIGA serves as a planning and coordinating agency for legislative, policy, legal, and communications efforts on behalf of its members. It also acts as an industry forum for information and resources, promoting the general welfare and interests of Indian tribes through the development of sound policies and practices related to gaming activities in Indian country.
Recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court and governed by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), CNIGA works to ensure that tribal governments have the right to engage in gaming as a means of promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and strong tribal governments. Through tribal-state gaming compacts, CNIGA has facilitated revenue sharing, environmental protections, and labor agreements, enabling California Indian tribes to achieve prosperity and self-sufficiency through tribal gaming.
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