'Years ago, we understood that in order to create opportunity and hope for our young people, we needed to create opportunities here by us and for us.'īigplume hopes revenue from the casino, which boasts 600 slot machines, will help fund social programs and housing on the reserve. 'It's a result of a vision by our people and the start of a new beginning for our people,' said Sandford Bigplume, chief of the Tsuu T'ina First Nation. Thousands of people visited the Grey Eagle Casino within the first few hours of its opening Wednesday.
