Advancing
Native
Communities
Through perseverance and innovation, tribal gaming has become a successful industry that improves the lives of Native Americans and other Minnesotans across our state.
Minnesota’s 11 sovereign tribal nations operate gaming enterprises that:
Provide for tribal members’ essential needs and build community resiliency
Employ tens of thousands of Minnesotans, strengthen local economies and boost tourism
Share resources and support communities through donations and volunteerism
Fund efforts to preserve and celebrate Native cultures, languages and traditions
The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association – also known as MIGA – brings member tribes together to help educate Minnesotans about the impact of tribal gaming and speak with a unified voice on public policy important to all tribes.
Recent news
As 2025 looms, retailers and producers are ready for Minnesota’s recreational pot market to expand
September 7, 2024
“The Prairie Island Indian Community’s Island Pezi cannabis store, which
State senator behind Native American land returns sees communication as key to more transfers
September 5, 2024
“While some land has been returned, Senator Mary Kunesh thinks
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) provides emergency assistance amid food shortage
August 30, 2024
“‘Tribal food warehouses are running out of food. Native elders
Bemidji State’s annual Day of Welcome offers ‘full-circle’ moment for American Indian Resource Center leaders
August 29, 2024
“The rhythmic beating of a drum song echoed through campus