That purpose is the protection of tribal sovereignty and the gaming rights that come with their sovereign status .
That purpose is the protection of tribal sovereignty and the gaming rights that come with their sovereign status .
say the same thing about her dealings with the gaming industry as a whole . “ I have definitely experienced gender bias within the gaming industry as a whole , as well as in my dealings within the political spectrum . Over time this has certainly gotten better , and it has made me a stronger person by learning to adapt to various people and different personalities .”
While the path forward may look different for each tribe , especially when it comes to gaming , California ’ s tribal nations are united in purpose , she says . “ I am proud of the role CNIGA plays in bringing leaders together ,” says Jensen , who was raised in Santa Rosa . “ That purpose is the protection of tribal sovereignty and the gaming rights that come with their sovereign status . Like other governments , tribal governments are unique , and face unique circumstances based on location , population and tribal priorities .”
This is especially true in California , with its large geographic and demographic area .
What tribal government gaming does is provide an opportunity for tribal governments to fund vital governmental services . Unlike corporate gaming , 100 percent of gaming revenue generated by a tribal casino is taxed by the tribe to pay for roads , infrastructure , health care for members , elder services , education , etc .
“ My focus for 25 years has been the protection of the inherent sovereign rights of all tribes , gaming and non ,” Jensen says . “ My hope for the future is to see all tribes prosper and get to the point where every tribe is self-sufficient and able to freely exercise their inherent sovereign rights .” — Bill Sokolic
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