Casino Rama
Casino Rama is a venue located in Chippewas of Rama First Nation.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- November 2013: Darrell Manitowabi discussed the historical progression from pre-contact Huronia to Casino Rama.[2]
- September 2017: The venue served as the location for the 2017 Anishinabek Evening of Excellence. The resort was also a financial sponsor for the awards event.[3]
- September 2018: The venue hosted the 20th annual Anishinabek Evening of Excellence on August 15, 2018.[4]
- November 2018: The official signing ceremony for the $1.1-billion Williams Treaties settlement took place at this location on November 17, 2018.[5]
- May 2019: Mark Douglas worked on the project team for this facility for ten years.[6]
- August 2019: The provincial government imposed a 20-per-cent tax on the profits of this facility, taking gaming proceeds that First Nations used for community services.[7]
- September 2019: The venue is located on Chippewas of Rama First Nation territory. The resort hosted the 2019 awards ceremony on the evening of August 14.[8]
- January 2020: Hiawatha Osawamick began working here in 2001, starting as a busser before moving into the kitchen. The facility served as the location where Hiawatha Osawamick completed her apprenticeship to become a Red Seal Chef.[9]
- July 2021: The facility was closed starting in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting local employment. Despite the closure, Chippewas of Rama First Nation continued to receive lease payments under a funding agreement. The reopening of the venue is subject to the approval of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation Chief and Council.[10]
- August 2021: The facility reopened on July 29, 2021, after being closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The venue reached its 25th anniversary in July 2021 and historically generated approximately $600 million in annual revenue. As of August 2021, operations include a 50 per cent capacity limit and health measures managed by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment.[11]
- August 2022: The venue hosted the Anishinabek Evening of Excellence on August 24, 2022.[12]
- October 2023: The venue hosted the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Awards organized by the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity.[13]
- February 2024: The facility was chosen as the venue for the 2nd Annual Anishinabek Nation Diabetes Conference in 2024.[14]
- March 2024: The facility was the site of the second annual Anishinabek Nation Diabetes Conference in March 2024.[15]
- May 2024: The venue is the designated site for a Health Transformation Working Group meeting scheduled for July 17 and 18, 2024.[16]
- July 2024: The venue hosted the two-day hybrid Family Well-Being Conference in June 2024.[17]
- October 2024: The facility will host the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum 2024. The event at this venue will feature a keynote address by John Beaucage.[18]
- October 2024: The facility is the venue for the 2024 Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum. It was once the largest single-site employer of First Nations people in Canada, employing approximately 3,400 staff. As of October 2024, the venue employs about 1,100 people and is projected to generate $200 million in revenue for the year.[19]
- October 2024: The facility hosted the 2024 Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum starting with a networking reception on October 21.[20]
- August 2025: The venue hosted the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity Evening of Excellence on August 28, 2025.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anishinaabe citizens honoured at Evening of Excellence", Anishinabek News, 29 August 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Early Anishinaabe had their own ‘powerpoint’", Anishinabek News, 8 November 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation celebrates lifetime achievements", Anishinabek News, 12 September 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation citizens honoured with an Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award", Anishinabek News, 4 September 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Williams Treaty settlement looks huge in headlines", Anishinabek News, 21 November 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek storyteller to receive the Civitas Award", Anishinabek News, 22 May 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: Harris, Trump, and deadly political rhetoric", Anishinabek News, 30 August 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation celebrates Anishinabek achievement and success", Anishinabek News, 10 September 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe chef celebrates major milestones at sold-out event closing 2019", Anishinabek News, 7 January 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chippewas of Rama First Nation to expand community health and social services", Anishinabek News, 26 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Casino Rama reopens its doors", Anishinabek News, 19 August 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Evening of Excellence recognizes community commitment", Anishinabek News, 26 August 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lifetime Achievement Awards presented to Anishinabek at Casino Rama", Anishinabek News, 24 October 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous chef Nephi Craig to deliver presentation at 2nd Annual Anishinbek Nation Diabetes Conference", Anishinabek News, 16 February 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation 2nd Annual Diabetes Conference to feature speaker Marc Hébert", Anishinabek News, 4 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation moving health transformation forward with Regional and Working Group Meetings", Anishinabek News, 27 May 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation hosts Family Well-Being Conference focused on community safety", Anishinabek News, 22 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "John Beaucage keynote speaker at upcoming Economic Development Opportunities Forum", Anishinabek News, 2 October 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chippewas of Rama First Nation hosts upcoming Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum", Anishinabek News, 16 October 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation hosts 2nd Annual Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum", Anishinabek News, 22 October 2024 (archived copy; original article).