The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has selected Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, as its new Board Chair.

In her 20th year as Chief, she first joined SIGA’s Board of Directors in 2018 and has been a regular SIGA Board member as well as a member of SIGA’s Audit & Finance Committee.

Chief Cook-Searson replaces outgoing Board Chair former Chief of Muskowekwan First Nation Reginald Bellerose, who has held the Board Chair position since February 4, 2015.

SIGA is a non-profit First Nation gaming operator for seven land-based casinos and the online gaming platform PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan.