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Mission & Mandate

 

Mandate

It is the mandate of the Corporation to function as a regulatory authority in accordance with the provisions of applicable legislation of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and under First Nations law, the 2002 Framework Agreement, the SIGL Regulatory Agreement, the 2007 Licensing Agreement, and any other agreements that might be negotiated by the Corporation from time to time.

The regulatory function currently under the authority of IGR is the licensing and regulation of charitable lottery schemes on reserves.  Charitable lottery schemes include Bingos, Breakopens, Raffles, Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments, Monte Carlo Events and Table Games offered for play at Saskatchewan Indian and Gaming Authority (SIGA) casinos.

Additional regulatory functions that are expected to take place within three fiscal years are the:

    i. Registration of individuals who may be employed to provide gaming services to charitable gaming entities on reserves;

     ii. Registration of suppliers who may provide gaming products and/or services to licensees of IGR; and

 

The Vision of the Indigenous Gaming Regulators is::  

                               “Regulate the Future to Preserve the Past”

“Building the regulatory foundation for First Nations gaming through a credible, ethical and fair model that ensures mutual success in cooperation with our partners.”

IGR recognizes that this vision is founded upon First Nation peoples’ inherent right to gaming.

IGR plans to realize its vision by:

   i. operating independent of political influence in the interest of gaming integrity while simultaneously serving those First Nations who designate IGR as the body authorized to license and regulate charitable gaming on reserve and to register employees and suppliers to provide gaming services to those charitable entities;

    ii. developing policies, taking into consideration the evolving needs of First Nation clients; and

    iii. being cognizant of evolving gaming regulation and policies within other jurisdictions.

The Mission of the Indigenous Gaming Regulators is:

“To provide excellence in regulatory services for charitable gaming on designated First Nations while advocating for socially responsible gaming.”

To accomplish this mission, IGR shall:

Function as a lawful and credible regulatory authority that has the capacity and ability to:

     i.  license and regulate charitable lottery schemes on designated reserves in an  impartial and unbiased fashion;

     ii.  register gaming employees and gaming suppliers; and

     iii.  perform other regulatory functions and tasks as required from time to time.

   iv. act at all times in the public interest by ensuring that the licensing and regulation of charitable lottery schemes and the registration of gaming employees and gaming suppliers are conducted in a fair, consistent and ethical manner;

   v. implement and maintain sound business and administrative practices to carry out the operations of the Corporation in an efficient and cost effective manner while upholding high standards of trust, honesty, integrity, credibility and accountability; and

   vi. remain abreast of developments in socially responsible gaming initiatives, and promote awareness of those initiatives.

Our Core Values

    i. GR has identified the following five values as being the most critical to the organization’s success in fulfilling its mandate..

    ii. These core values have been translated into four First Nation languages, which will be visible in selected IGR publications.

    iii. Accountability – We will acknowledge and assume responsibility for our actions, decisions and policies.

    iv. Teamwork – We will work collectively and effectively:
            
                 (1)  internally to achieve exemplary, sustainable results; and
                 (2)  with other parties toward the achievement of shared goals.

    v. Respect – We will behave in a manner that reflects objective, unbiased consideration and regard for the rights, values, beliefs and property of others.

    vi. Integrity – We will adhere to the highest standards of moral values free of corruption or undesirable influence..

    vii. Professionalism – We will conduct ourselves in a manner that demonstrates our dedication to deliver a reliable, courteous and consistent service.