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Casinos
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Indian Gaming in California 
 Overview of "Indian gambling on tribal land," which has become "a significant political issue in California." Discusses legislation and cases related to sovereignty, Native Americans and taxation, and tribal gaming. Also features a section on California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Indian gaming. Includes a bibliography of background reading and links to related websites. Last updated in 2005. From the Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) Library, University of California, Berkeley. http://igs.berkeley.edu/library/htIndianGaming.htm Topics: Native Americans, Recreation Last updated Aug 28, 2008 National Indian Gaming Association
This nonprofit group "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." The site features a history of Indian gaming, Indian gaming facts, an overview of current legislative issues, and documents related to Indian gaming. Searchable. http://www.indiangaming.org Topics: Native Americans, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Aug 26, 2004 National Indian Gaming Commission: Reading Room
Press releases, bulletins, reports, and other publications from this independent federal regulatory agency established under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. Includes opinions on Indian land and game classification, enforcement actions, fee rate bulletins, and announcements of actions and publication releases by the commission. http://www.nigc.gov/ReadingRoom/tabid/69/Default.aspx Topics: Native Americans, Recreation Last updated Jul 24, 2006 Thunder in the Foothills: The State of Indian Gaming
Compilation of stories and analysis about the rise of Indian gaming in California and its impact on Nevada's gambling industry. Features information about the 2003 opening of Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, California, and a link to a series of stories from 2000 about "the passage of a California Indian gaming referendum ... [that cast] a threatening cloud over northern Nevada's casino industry." From the Reno Gazette-Journal. http://acorn.rgj.com/extra/indiangaming.php Topics: Native Americans, Recreation Last updated Mar 27, 2008 We Are Still Here: Contemporary Issues in Native America
"The purpose of this exhibit is to highlight some contemporary issues facing Native Americans and analyze common stereotypes of American Indians with the hope that this will increase understanding between cultures." Illustrated essays discuss Native American images and stereotypes, contemporary Indian leaders, government relations, and tribal casinos and gaming. Also includes profiles of American Indians from the Boston College community. From Boston College Libraries. http://bc.edu/libraries/about/exhibits/oneill/2006fall/ Topics: Native Americans Last updated Nov 6, 2008 |
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