The Wiyot Tribe and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a unique compact this week. Under the agreement, the tribe will forego gaming on its trust land in exchange for a revenue share with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians.
The Wiyot decided on this path because it does not want to build on its ecologically sensitive ancestral lands. Table Bluff Reservation is located at the south end of Humboldt Bay, one of the state’s largest coastal estuaries. Its wildlife residents and visitors include more than 200 kinds of migratory birds.
Tribal Chairwoman Cheryl A. Seidner stated in a press release, “While some like to focus on conflict between tribes, this agreement is a tribute to what can be achieved through cooperation and mutual respect. We are pleased that we have created a model for economic cooperation that will build a brighter future for each of our tribes, for the state of California and for the environment.”
The North Fork Rancheria will develop and maintain a casino-resort in its ancestral territory in Madera County. The facility envisioned by the tribes will feature a casino, hotel, spa, restaurants, gift shops, entertainment lounges and other amenities.
The tribes will not seek legislative approval of the compacts until the land for the proposed casino-resort is taken into federal trust.
Check out the integrity of Schwarzenegger and his main man behind the new North Fork Mono casino! Why hasn't this been addressed!?! It isn't the Indians who are the danger - these men are!
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