The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and the Coeur d'Alene Tribe have blessed the land for the construction of the first casino in the state of Idaho
"They have given us the opportunity to develop a gaming business," said Tribal Chief Brian Mason. He noted that in the newly formed joint venture, the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe will hold a majority stake of 60%.
On the day of the blessing ceremony, hundreds of tribal members and local officials gathered on the land south of Boise to conduct the ritual. It was also at this site that the agreement to build the new casino was signed.
Chief Reggie Soupe emphasized, "We ask everyone, not just as a tribe but as residents of Idaho, to take care of this land. This is our state and our home; let’s protect it as much as we can."
Thirty years ago, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe was in a similar position to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe, lacking a source of income and jobs. Chief Allan recounted that after meeting with representatives of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe last year in Boise, the council and the community unanimously approved the initiative to build the casino. "We decided that we could support the project and help another tribe. This is a true partnership. I would even say it’s a family alliance that will bring significant benefits to both tribes," he remarked.
The next step for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe is to file an application for land acquisition, which is considered a crucial phase in obtaining permission for construction outside the reservation.
Notably, the Koi Tribe has received approval from the administration of President Joe Biden to build a casino in Windsor.
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