CNIGA's primary purpose is to protect the inherent sovereign right of tribal governments to have gaming on tribal lands. To that end, CNIGA takes policy positions on a range of issues that impact tribal government gaming on a state and federal level. These policy positions reflect the position of the membership on an array of public policy issues.
To read these policy statements please click on the links provided.
Sports Wagering — Guiding Principles
Date Adpoted: August 16, 2018
Amended: April 24, 2019
Amended: November 5, 2019
Amended: March 3, 2022
CNIGA Policy to Support Tribal-State Gaming Compacts
Date Adpoted: February 15, 2008
Re-affirmed: October 20, 2016
Amended: December 15, 2022
Policy on Expansion of Gaming Beyond Tribal Land
Date Adpoted: December 3, 2003
Re-affirmed: October 20, 2016
Support of IGRAs Provisions for Taking Land Into Trust
Date Adpoted: September 10, 2003
Re-affirmed: March 17, 2005
Re-affirmed: October 20, 2016
Re-affirmed: June 17, 2021
Amended: December 15, 2022
Supporting Federally-Recognized Tribes and Indian Lands
Date Adpoted: May 15, 2003
Re-affirmed: October 20, 2016
Amended: October 6, 2022
Policy Statement on Labor
Date Adpoted: July 14, 1998
Re-affirmed: October 20, 2016