About Us
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The Garden River First Nation is situated on the boundary between the Precambrian Shield and the West St. Lawrence Lowland physiographic provinces (46/03\'N - 84/05\'W). It is approximately ten miles long and ten miles inland and located along the North Shore of the St. Mary\'s River in the District of Algoma in Northern Ontario, Canada. The City of Sault Ste. Marie lies immediately west and the Village of Echo Bay can be found to the east. It is also immediately north of the international border between Canada and the United States.
The Garden River First Nation Bingo Enterprises first launched their business venture on August 13, 2005. Currently, bingos run seven days a week, 3 times a day, with special times slotted for Friday\'s and Saturday mornings. Please visit the program section to find out more information.
The Garden River First Nation Bingo Enterprises is lead by a Board of Directors. Each member meets regularly to discuss any issues that may arise. The following board members are as followed:
James Solomon
Myles Thibault
Glenda Belleau
Trixie Jones
Cindy Jones
Please have a look at our vision statement and guiding principles:
Vision
Embracing our belief that ‘Action without vision is random and Vision without action is hallucination’
We will be a respected leader in the bingo industry that enhances the lives of everyone in our Bingo Enterprise.
Mission
Guided by honesty and integrity, we create a positive and lasting first impression by providing a fun, safe and exciting bingo experience.
Bingo gaming will meet standards of quality to protect and ensure the integrity of such activities
Our bingo gaming policies will reflect a commitment to social responsibility.
To maximize the financial return from bingo gaming to GRFN and eligible organizations
Our premises and staff will provide a welcoming atmosphere to the public.
Values
In everything we do, we will treat everyone with courtesy, respect and fairness.
Maintain and enhance our financial strength to serve our communities.
Embrace open and honest communications at all levels.
Empower and encourage employees to be the best they can be.
Be responsive and sensitive to the needs of our customers, staff and communities.
