Tohono O'odham Nation wants to meet for off-reservation casino

Tuesday, December 7, 2010  

The Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona is hoping to end litigation over its proposed off-reservation casino.

The tribe wants to sit down with the city of Glendale and discuss the $550 million project. But don't look for a meeting any time soon, The Arizona Republic reports.

“It is apparent that the tribe recognizes that they are in the wrong and is clearly attempting to deflect the real issues,” a spokesperson for the city was quoted as saying.

The city and the Gila River Indian Community sued the Bureau of Indian Affairs for approving the Tohono O'odham Nation's land-into-trust application. The BIA hasn't determined whether the land is eligible for gaming.

Get the Story:
Westside Insider: Call for casino talks unlikely, except in court (The Arizona Republic 12/6)

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