Yellowhead Briefs
Yellowhead Briefs provide a platform for perspectives from key thinkers on First Nations issues.
Our Briefs focus on topical and pressing issues affecting communities on the ground and ideas that challenge the status quo.
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
May 22, 2019
The Current State of Indian Gaming in Alberta: Are First Nations Subsidizing the Province?
Since the establishment of Alberta’s First Nations Gaming Policy in 2001, Indian Gaming in the province has been a much discussed topic. To date, a majority of the discussions and questions revolve around the way revenue generated on-reserve through gaming is distributed. This is an important conversation, and one that requires a renewed debate on how the revenue is shared. This Brief considers the current formula, highlights some inequities, and hopefully opens the space for more critical questions. READ MORE
