Each year, the Canadian gaming community honours the successes and achievements of leaders within the industry. In 2016, one individual was selected to receive the First Nations Canadian Gaming Award for Community Service. First Nations gaming plays a key role in the growth and development of First Nations communities like Rama First Nation, by providing a significant source or revenue and employment opportunities to First Nations people. In recognition of this vibrant part of the Canadian gaming industry, the First Nation Canadian Gaming Awards were created to showcase some of the many First Nations individuals who have contributed positively to the gaming industry, as well as honour the leaders and role models within the First Nations community. Casino Rama Resort is proud to announce the recipient of this year’s Community Service Award; Lindsay Sault, Human Resources Business Partner, who is a member of the Ojibway First Nation Mississaugas of New Credit, Ontario. As a positive and inspirational member of the Casino Rama Resort team, Lindsay is known as a selfless individual who gives freely of her time to others, mainly through her involvement with Indigenous communities through dance and song. A jingle dress dancer who honours the tradition of dancing at Powwow’s and events through the year, Lindsay is often called upon to dance for a sick or injured community
member or to help families who are grieving. She also sings in a handdrum group, always with a goal of helping others. “The biggest accomplishment for me is the CD that me and my family submitted to the Aboriginal People’s Choice Awards in 2015,” said Lindsay. “Although the CD did not win, we were recognized nationally by opening up the 2015 awards in Manitoba. It was such an honour as the awards focus on Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Girls and Women, which also created more education and awareness on this issue.” Lindsay has given compassionately within her community for many years through activism, volunteerism, assisting with cultural events and is often recognized for her exemplary organizational skills. For the past seven years, Lindsay has helped create awareness and education events for the Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Woman and Girls program and database. She is also involved with fundraisers in support of the families affected. “It is an honour to receive this award for helping to raise awareness around the issue,” said Lindsay. “Everyone needs to come together to help bring justice to these women and closure to their families.” Lindsay received her award at the First Nations Gaming Gala held in early June in Ottawa, during the annual Canadian Gaming Conference which is sponsored by Casino Rama Cares. Lindsay is pictured here with Sparrow Rose, Director of Human Resources, Casino Rama Resort and Paul Burns, Vice President of the Canadian Gaming Association.
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