Blog #4: Annotation Bibliography

Irene Holmes
Ms. Darrow
ENG 140
July 14, 2009


Annotated Bibliography:



1) " National Indian Gaming Association." NIGA REPORT: The Economic Impact of Indian Gaming in 2008. 29 May 2009. 14 Jul 2009 http://www.indiangaming.org/index.shtml.

This is web site source which gives you the details Indian gaming revenues impact on Indian communities, state and federal government. The source is informational tool that can be used to support how gaming revenues are sorted to enhance the lives of Native people to being more self reliance in economic and social development.



2) Grant, Kenneth. "Social and economic consequences of Indian gaming in Oklahoma / Kenneth W. Grant, Katherine A. Spilde, Jonathan B. Taylor. ." Library of Congress LCCN Peralink for 2003113528 ISBN 097439463710 03 2003 Web.14 Jul 2009.

Using this site will also support the question that I will pose, "Although Indian gaming has positive impact at the Indian community, state and federal level but the revenues profited can be more detrimental to individuals and the community. Years before Indian gaming, tribal members had more intiative to promote themselves to obtain jobs and education, many young natives move to cities since the reservation did not offer these services. But now that Indian gaming is providing the lump sum or monthly sum of income, tribal members look forward in receiving these funds in replacement of past earnings. Does Indian gaming becomes a disabler at the individual level and discourages independence due to the comfort measures the revenue provide?" This article shows the social and economic impact Indian gaming both positive and negative.

3) Jackson, Larry. Personal interview. 15 July 2009

This personal interview will inform the audience of the point of view on Indian gaming from the individual who is an enrolled tribal member whose tribe engages in Indian gaming. Things I would like to ask and find out:

1)# of enrolled members

2)Total revenues from their local casino.

3)Payment per capita or monthly.

4)$ amount per enrolled member.

5)% of tribal members employed.

6)% of tribal members enrolled in higher education.

7)Does per capita or monthly payments promote the continuation of social and economical problems in Native America.

8)% spent on tribal development for a better social and economic development.

9)Do you see these changes happening in your community.

10)Does Indian gaming deblitate individuals from become more successful and productive to make a difference in their community.