California tribes are meeting later this week for the 13th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference. The California Nations Indian Gaming Association, which represents more than 60 tribes with and without casinos, hosts the event. It's being held at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs from Tuesday through Thursday. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is the sponsor tribe. On Wednesday, CNIGA Chairman Anthony Miranda, a member of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, will deliver the 5th annual State of the Tribal Nations address. Seminars on Wednesday include a discussion of the Interior Department's new off-reservation gaming policy. The trade show floor also opens on Wednesday. The conference concludes on Thursday with panels on the National Indian Gaming Commission and the political forecast in California and Washington, D.C. Members of CNIGA will stick around on Friday for the organization's annual membership meeting.
