 |
A member of the Choctaw Nation Dancers of the Choctaw Nation
of Oklahoma holds up a circle created by the hoops used during the hoop dance
Sunday, Apr. 20, 2008 during the Spirit of Sovereignty Celebration of Native
Cultures held during the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in
San Diego, Calif. The celebration was an event that honored the varied and unique
Native American cultures in our nation.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
A member of the Choctaw Nation Dancers of the Choctaw Nation
of Oklahoma performs a hoop dance Sunday, Apr. 20, 2008 during the Spirit of
Sovereignty Celebration of Native Cultures held during the 2008 National Indian
Gaming Association conference in San Diego, Calif. The celebration was an event
that honored the varied and unique Native American cultures in our nation.
Photo
by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
A chicken dancer with the Native American Dance Group from
United Tribes Technical College of Bismarck, North Dakota performed Sunday, Apr.
20, 2008 during the Spirit of Sovereignty Celebration of Native Cultures held
during the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in San Diego, Calif.
The celebration was an event that honored the varied and unique Native American
cultures in our nation.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
A dancer with the Native American Dance Group from United
Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, North Dakota performed Sunday, Apr. 20,
2008 during the Spirit of Sovereignty Celebration of Native Cultures held during
the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
A men's fancy dancer with the Native American Dance Group
from United Tribes Technical College of Bismarck, North Dakota peformed Sunday,
Apr. 20, 2008 during the Spirit of Sovereignty Celebration of Native Cultures
held during the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in San Diego,
Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Dancers from the Native American Dance Group from United
Tribes Technical College of Bismarck, North Dakota danced for the crowd Sunday,
Apr. 20, 2008 during the Spirit of Sovereignty Celebration of Native Cultures
held during the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in San Diego,
Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
A women's fancy dancer with the Native American Dance Group
from United Tribes Technical College of Bismarck, North Dakota twirled on stage
Sunday, Apr. 20, 2008 during the Spirit of Sovereignty Celebration of Native
Cultures held during the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in
San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Two members of the Acoma Intercultural Dancers from Pueblo
of Acoma danced in unison Sunday, Apr. 20, 2008 during the Spirit of Sovereignty
Celebration of Native Cultures held during the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association
conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
A dancer with the Native American Dance Group from United
Tribes Technical College of Bismarck, North Dakota sang songs for other members
of the dance group to perform for the crowd Sunday, Apr. 20, 2008 during the
Spirit of Sovereignty Celebration of Native Cultures held during the 2008 National
Indian Gaming Association conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap
for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
The Southern California Intertribal Bird Singers entertained
the crowd Sunday, Apr. 20, 2008 during the Spirit of Sovereignty Celebration
of Native Cultures held during the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference
in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
A men's fancy dancer with the Native American Dance Group from
United Tribes Technical College of Bismarck, North Dakota peformed Sunday, Apr.
20, 2008 during the Spirit of Sovereignty Celebration of Native Cultures held
during the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo
by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Sebastian Flores with Nova Gaming based out of Greenville, South
Carolina assembles a slot machine in preparation for the trade show Monday, Apr.
21, 2008 at the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in San Diego,
Calif. The trade show officially opens tomorrow with a ribbon cutting in the
morning.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Rick Whildin with AC Coin & Slot based out of Pleasantville,
New Jersey assembles a slot machine in preparation for the trade show Monday,
Apr. 21, 2008 at the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in San
Diego, Calif. The trade show officially opens tomorrow with a ribbon cutting
in the morning.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Robert Turk with City Lites based out of Las Vegas assembles
a sign in preparation for the trade show Monday, Apr. 21, 2008 at the 2008 National
Indian Gaming Association conference in San Diego, Calif. The trade show officially
opens tomorrow with a ribbon cutting in the morning.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Workers piece together slot machines in preparation for the
trade show Monday, Apr. 21, 2008 at the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association
conference in San Diego, Calif. The trade show officially opens tomorrow with
a ribbon cutting in the morning.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Gail, left, and Rikki McDonald (Mohawk) of Akwesasne, New York
look over the items at Judy Matt's booth at the arts and crafts section Monday,
Apr. 21, 2008 at the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in San
Diego, Calif. Matt is a Blackfoot and her company is called "Native Built" based
out of Missoula, Mont.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Gwendolyn Parada, a tribal chairperson for the Laposat Band
of Mission Indians in Boulevard, California looks at shirts for sale at the arts
and crafts section Monday, Apr. 21, 2008 at the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association
conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Sheila McComber, right, (Mohawk) from Kahnawake, Canada talks
with vendors Vicky Blair, middle, and Virginia Burnham, both from Arizona, Monday,
Apr. 21, 2008 at the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association conference in San
Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills spoke at the Chairman's Leadership
Awards Luncheon Monday, Apr. 21, 2008 at the 2008 National Indian Gaming Association
conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Tribal leaders, dignitaries and celebrities cut the ribbon to
officially open the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500
vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality
industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
People pour in after tribal leaders, dignitaries and celebrities
cut the ribbon to officially open the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases
more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and
hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego,
Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Natalie Weyans of Onamia, Minnesota plays a slot machine at
the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors
representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr.
22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Garry Hendrickx, left, and Ernie Steusger play the slot machines
at the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and
exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries
Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Rick Mittleman of Northern Quest Casino plays with dealer Mike
Pernatozzi of Grand Slam Poker at the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases
more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and
hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego,
Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
People check out booths at the "Indian Gaming '08" which
showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the
gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference
in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Booths featuring slot machines lined the floor at the "Indian
Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing
all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at
the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
NIGA chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. welcomes the crowd to the ribbon cutting to officially open the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Greg Honore with American International Group gets his shoes shined by Denise Pullen who works in sales for Bella Bagno, a company that specialized in sanitation devices, at the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
A booth specializing in illuminated trees was one of the many at the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Actor Adam Beach welcomes the crowd to the ribbon cutting to officially open the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Ben Nighthorse Campbell addresses the crowd to the ribbon cutting to officially open the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Actor Adam Beach, left, and Ben Nighthorse Campbell talk before the ribbon cutting to officially open the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
People line up for an autograph with Adam Beach at the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
A booth specializing in money counting and sorting owned by Giesecke & Devrient based out of Dulles, Virginia was one of the booths at the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills speaks during a press conference at the "Indian Gaming '08" which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008 at the NIGA conference in San Diego, Calif.
Photo by Tetona Dunlap for www.reznetnews.org |
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
Copyright © 2000-2008
National Indian Gaming Association, All rights reserved •