A casino’s daily operation is able to support its host community, but sometimes tribal communities are also able to benefit from it, even though they are not part of the management team. Elements Casino Brantford supports Six Nations of the Grand River. The Elected Council recently revealed the projects funded thanks to the gaming business that has been in progress over the past nearly two decades.
First Nation tribes are known for their passion for premium gaming offerings and the casino resorts many of them oversee for decades. All they want to do is guarantee a bright future to their community members while also offering them the chance to have steady employment for years on end. Six Nations is the largest tribal reserve consisting of more than 27,300 members.
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It features individuals from the Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, and Tuscarora nations. Over the past five years, Six Nations Elected Council has not revealed much about the projects that have been fueled by gaming revenue allocations. However, things are about to change, as the Six Nations Elected Council wanted to shed more light on the CA$15 million that had been generated via gaming operation.
The ultimate goal for the overall amount was to reach as many initiatives as possible. Ontario First Nations Ltd Partnership was able to offer some CA$10.5 million to Six Nations thanks to an existing arrangement with a long history. What made a significant difference at the end of the day was the brand new support coming from Elements Casino Brantford.
The end of 2017 saw the government of Six Nations ink an agreement with Elements Brantford Casino and the province of Ontario, covering the upcoming 20 years of operation. The said arrangement mandates annual payments reaching CA$4.5 million, eventually reaching a total figure of CA$100 million. Ontario also paid CA$12.5 million as onetime payment to the Six Nations. The casino complex is located on tribal land, which results in the tribal community support.
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The casino venue was able to support the First Nation departments such the Public Works, bagging CA$1 million later on investing it in the Water Main Extension project. Furthermore, the Fire and Emergency Services were boosted by some CA$947,972 for the purchase of solar panels and further improvements. The Drug Enforcement Unit of the Six Nations was also fortified by a CA$553,486 allocation that would optimize its future work.
A brand new thrift store would soon launch operation thanks to a gaming revenue allocation to the Central Admin of the Six Nations Elected Council. Various initiatives and charitable organizations were also supported by the hefty allocations. It should also be taken into account that some CA$400,000 of the cash was invested in the creation of the Six Nations Cannabis Commission.
Former Elected Chief Bill Montour used to maintain high transparency levels when it comes to the allocations and the way they were distributed according to the Ontario First Nations Ltd Partnership. Fiscal 2013-14 was the last one that saw a report, ahead of the election of current Chief Ava Hill. Meanwhile, Elements Casino Brantford has noticed a downward progression of gaming revenue allocations to the city coffers.
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Author: Yolina
Yolina has followed closely the latest development on the Canadian gaming scene over the past years, monitoring the land-based, lottery, and online offerings up for grabs. The dynamic nature of the local lottery and casino fields, as well as the opportunities lying ahead of Canada fire her enthusiasm for what is to come. A sports betting enthusiast, in her spare time Yolina could be found in her natural habitat – turning the pages of biographies and catching up on the latest stand-up comedy podcasts.