Gaming trusts and grants are administered pursuant to the requirements of , and the 2002 Gaming Framework Agreement signed between the Province and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).
The Ministry of Government Relations administers ±¦ÍþÌåÓý's legal obligations by distributing casino gaming profits to:
- the First Nations Trust
- the Métis Development Fund
- Community Development Corporations (CDCs)
Origin of Community Development Corporations
Created under the 2002 Gaming Framework Agreement signed between the FSIN and the Government of ±¦ÍþÌåÓý. CDCs receive an equivalent to 25 per cent of the net profits of the on-reserve casinos operated by the ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA).
Apply for Funding from Casino-gaming Profits
You may apply to a CDC for funding if your organization is located in a community that is near a ±¦ÍþÌåÓý casino. Applications are available for First Nations and non-First Nations groups.
Initiatives in the following areas are considered for funding requests:
- economic development
- social development
- justice initiatives
- educational development
- recreational facilities operation and development
- senior and youth programs
- cultural development
- community infrastructure development and maintenance
- health initiatives and other charitable purposes
Contact Your Nearest CDC
BATC Community Development Corporation
971 - 104th Street
North Battleford, SK S9A 4B2
Phone: 306-446-1400
Website:
Bear Claw Community Development Incorporated
P.O. Box 992
Whitewood, SK S0G 5C0
Phone: 306-696-3160
Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation
#200 - 335 Packham Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7N 4S1
Phone: 306-956-1799
Fax: 306-956-6141
Website:
Living Sky Community Development Corporation
P.O. Box 985
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK S0G 1S0
Northern Lights Community Development Corporation
P.O. Box 2350
Prince Albert, SK S6V 6Z1
Phone: 306-953-7259
Fax: 306-764-0765
Website:
Painted Hand Community Development Corporation
Suite 2 - 21 Bradbrooke Drive North
Yorkton, SK S3N 3R1
Phone: 306-782-1524
Fax: 306-782-1523
Website: