Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority chair back on the job

Thursday, September 15, 2011  

Kirk Goodtrack will again serve as chairman of the board for the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority.

A judge ruled that Goodtrack was improperly fired. He said that he hopes the board, which mainly consists of First Nations leaders, can separate politics from business in the future.

Despite accepting the court ruling, the SIGA board issued a statement that said Goodtrack shouldn't have talked to the media about his employment status. The board also claims Goodtrack, who is an attorney, has a conflict of interest because he represents Native clients with claims against First Nations casinos.

Get the Story:
Ousted chair back in charge (The Saskatoon StarPhoenix 9/15)
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SIGA chair wants to see changes in decision making (CKOM 9/14)
FSIN chief says organization needs to improve (CBC 9/14)

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